Agnes Luise Wilhelmine Pockels (14 February 1862 – 21 November 1935) was a German citizen scientist in chemistry, whose research was fundamental in establishing the modern discipline known as surface science, which describes the properties of liquid and solid surfaces and interfaces. Pockels became interested in fundamental research in surface science through observations of soaps and soapy water in her own home while washing dishes.
Agnes Luise Wilhelmine Pockels (14 February 1862 – 21 November 1935) was a German citizen scientist in chemistry, whose research was fundamental in establishing the modern discipline known as surface science, which describes the properties of liquid and solid surfaces and interfaces. Pockels became interested in fundamental research in surface science through observations of soaps and soapy water in her own home while washing dishes.
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