EDMUND CLIFTON STONER

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 10/2/1899     Death: 12/27/1968

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Edmund Clifton Stoner FRS was a British theoretical physicist. He is principally known for his work on the origin and nature of itinerant ferromagnetism, including the collective electron theory of ferromagnetism and the Stoner criterion for ferromagnetism. Stoner made significant contributions to the electron configurations in the periodic table.

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WHY THEY MATTER

Edmund Clifton Stoner was intellectually unique for his pioneering work on itinerant ferromagnetism, particularly for developing the collective electron theory and the Stoner criterion. His contributions to understanding electron configurations in the periodic table were also groundbreaking, showcasing his deep insights into the behavior of electrons in materials. Stoner's work laid the foundation for modern condensed matter physics and continues to influence research in the field today.

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