The Life of the Solar Pioneer Karl Wolfgang Ber

In 1973 Dr. B��er created the Solar One house the first house to convert sunlight into electricityand heat. His leadership made a lasting impact on science engineering and the solarindustry. <i>The Life of the Solar Pioneer Karl Wolfgang B��er</i> 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 solarenergy B��er's dynamic life as one of the key movers in the field and his world authority in CdS (Cadmium sulfide).<p>It provides rare insight into the personal life of a scientist growing up in turbulent postwarBerlin. After his emigration to the USA and his transformation as a leader in solar energy heset the direction for the future in significant ways:<p>��� Bridged the divide between academia and industry<br>��� Wrote over 350 science publications dozens of books and patents<br>��� Created the most successful international solid state physics journal<br>��� Promoted worldwide implementation of solarenergy