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Stanley Pons

b. 1943

American scientist

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About Stanley Pons

Born 1943. Stanley Pons is an American and French chemist, known for Cold fusion.

Early life Pons was born in Valdese, North Carolina. He attended Valdese High School, then Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he studied chemistry. He began his PhD studies in chemistry at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, but left before completing his PhD. His thesis resulted in a paper, co-authored in 1967 with Harry B. Mark, his adviser. The New York Times wrote that it pioneered a way to measure the spectra of chemical reactions on the surface of an electrode. he and Martin Fleischmann announced the experimental production of "N-Fusion", which was quickly labeled by the press cold fusion. After a short period of public acclaim, hundreds of scientists attempted to reproduce the effects but generally failed.

Pons moved to France in 1992, along with Fleischmann, to work at a Toyota-sponsored laboratory. The laboratory closed in 1998 after a £12 million research investment without conclusive results. He gave up his US citizenship and became a French citizen.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Known for
Cold fusion
Education
University of Southampton, University of Utah
Employers
University of Utah
Also known as
Bobby Stanley Pons, S. Pons

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Stanley Pons?

American scientist

When was Stanley Pons born?

Stanley Pons was born on 23 August 1943 in Valdese.

What is Stanley Pons's occupation?

Stanley Pons is a chemist.

What is Stanley Pons known for?

Stanley Pons is known for Cold fusion.

What nationality is Stanley Pons?

Stanley Pons is American and French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stanley Pons

· Wikidata: Q730952

· DBpedia: Stanley Pons

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