This authoritative biography of Herbert Frohlich (1905-1991), a well-known theoretical physicist, paints an intimate portrait of a pioneering scientist who made seminal contributions to condensed matter physics and left his mark on other domains such as biology over a 60-year career. From his vantage point as the last graduate student of this eminent physicist, Gerard Hyland has produced an account that weaves the personal experiences and travails of Frohlich with detailed discussion of the theory of dielectrics. The political upheavals in Europe during the 20th century provide a dramatic backdrop for the narrative.

Herbert Frohlich (1905-1991) was a pioneering theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to condensed matter physics and biology during a 60-year career.

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Herbert Fröhlich: A Physicist Ahead of His Time G.J. Hyland

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