The Life of the Solar Pioneer Karl Wolfgang Ber (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781450228787)

In 1973, Dr. B er created the Solar One house, the first house to convert sunlight into electricity and heat. His leadership made a lasting impact on science, engineering, and the solar industry. The Life of the Solar Pioneer Karl Wolfgang B er describes the life of one of the most influential and recognized solar energy pioneers. It is a must read for anyone interested in the modern development of solar energy, B er's dynamic life as one of the key movers in the field, and his world authority in CdS (Cadmium sulfide).

It provides rare insight into the personal life of a scientist growing up in turbulent postwar Berlin. After his emigration to the USA and his transformation as a leader in solar energy, he set the direction for the future in significant ways:

- Bridged the divide between academia and industry
- Wrote over 350 science publications, dozens of books, and patents
- Created the most successful international solid state physics journal
- Promoted worldwide implementation of solar energy

Author: Karl Wolfgang Ber, K. W. B'Oer
ISBN-10: 145022878X
ISBN-13: 9781450228787
Publisher: iUniverse
Language: English
Published: 06/30/2010
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d