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Anthony J. Stone

British chemist & emeritus professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge

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Anthony J. Stone was a chemist, known for Stone–Wales defect.

Anthony J. Stone (born 4 November 1938) is a British theoretical chemist and emeritus professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge.

Education Stone studied Natural Sciences at Emmanuel College, Cambridge and obtained a Ph.D. in theoretical chemistry under H. Christopher Longuet-Higgins.

Career and research In 1964 he took up a position in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge, where he remained until his retirement in 2006. He is known for the Stone–Wales defect of fullerene isomers.

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Important facts

Occupation
Known for
Stone–Wales defect
Education
University of Cambridge, Emmanuel College
Employers
University of Cambridge
Also known as
Anthony Stone

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Who was Anthony J. Stone?

British chemist & emeritus professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge

What was Anthony J. Stone's occupation?

Anthony J. Stone was a chemist.

What was Anthony J. Stone known for?

Anthony J. Stone was known for Stone–Wales defect.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anthony J. Stone

· Wikidata: Q4773530

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