Session T6: Theory in Industry

2:30 PM–5:30 PM, Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Room: Ballroom C2

Sponsoring Unit: FIAP
Chair: Alex Demkov, University of Texas at Austin

Abstract ID: BAPS.2011.MAR.T6.1

Abstract: T6.00001 : From Atoms to Autos: Adventures of a Theoretical Physicist in Industry

2:30 PM–3:06 PM

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Author:

  Jan Herbst
    (GM R{\&}D Center)

After earning a PhD in solid state theoretical physics at Cornell and following a post-doc, the author arrived at GM R{\&}D for what has turned out to be his first and only real job. An anecdotal chronicle of his adventures in the auto industry will be presented.

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