CHEMICAL GENEALOGY OF AN ATMOSPHERIC CHEMIST: JAMES N. PITTS, JR., A CASE STUDY

摘要

We clearly are influenced strongly by our mentors and they in turn by theirs. An examination of the lives and accomplishments of the mentors of James N. Pitts, Jr., shows the continuity of certain interests, particularly in the areas of analytical, organic, and gaseous-species chemistry. Indeed, the links to all the various schools (Edinburgh, Paris, Geneva, Freiberg, etc.) demonstrate a remarkably strong overlap in these areas. One can see that medical influences and interest in chemistry were strong driving forces in understanding the importance of oxygen, carbon dioxide, ozone, and other key atmospheric gases. We owe much to our mentors. Their dedication and lifelong works are the basis and foundation for all that we are today. Their teaching and advice and excitement for the work have given us the values that we strive to continue to develop. We owe a lot to our mentors, and they to theirs. Let us hope that we can all continue to develop and expand our understanding of atmospheric chemistry with the thought that we are part of a continuation of this great adventure, the exploration for knowledge.