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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Prof_Ertl-Portrait.jpg|thumb|Prof_Ertl-Portrait]] {{Short description|German physicist and chemist}}<br />
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1936|10|10|df=y}}<br />
| birth_place = [[Stuttgart]], [[Germany]]<br />
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| nationality = [[German]]<br />
| fields = [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]]<br />
| workplaces = [[Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society]]<br />
| alma_mater = [[Technical University of Stuttgart]], [[Technical University of Munich]]<br />
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| known_for = [[Surface chemistry]]<br />
| awards = [[Nobel Prize in Chemistry]] (2007)<br />
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'''Gerhard Ertl''' (born October 10, 1936) is a German physicist and chemist renowned for his groundbreaking work in [[surface chemistry]]. He was awarded the [[Nobel Prize in Chemistry]] in 2007 for his studies of chemical processes on solid surfaces.<br />
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== Early Life and Education ==<br />
Gerhard Ertl was born in [[Stuttgart]], [[Germany]]. He pursued his higher education in physics at the [[Technical University of Stuttgart]] and later at the [[Technical University of Munich]], where he completed his doctoral studies.<br />
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== Career ==<br />
Ertl's career has been marked by significant contributions to the field of [[surface chemistry]]. He has held various academic positions, most notably at the [[Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society]] in [[Berlin]], where he conducted much of his Nobel-winning research.<br />
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== Research and Contributions ==<br />
Ertl's research has provided deep insights into the mechanisms of chemical reactions on solid surfaces. His work has applications in [[catalysis]], [[semiconductor]] technology, and [[environmental science]]. One of his notable achievements includes the elucidation of the [[Haber-Bosch process]] on an atomic level, which is crucial for the synthesis of [[ammonia]].<br />
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== Awards and Honors ==<br />
In recognition of his contributions to science, Gerhard Ertl has received numerous awards, including the prestigious [[Nobel Prize in Chemistry]] in 2007. His work continues to influence the fields of [[chemistry]] and [[physics]].<br />
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== Personal Life ==<br />
Gerhard Ertl is known for his dedication to science and education. He has mentored many students and researchers throughout his career.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Surface chemistry]]<br />
* [[Catalysis]]<br />
* [[Haber-Bosch process]]<br />
* [[Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society]]<br />
* [[Nobel Prize in Chemistry]]<br />
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{{Nobel Prize in Chemistry Laureates 2001-2025}}<br />
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