How Did Charles Kittel Impact Modern Physics Education?

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Professor Charles Kittel, a renowned physicist and educator, passed away on May 15, 2019. He is best known for his influential textbooks on solid state physics, including "Quantum Theory of Solids," which has been a foundational resource for generations of physicists. Kittel also authored significant works in mechanics and statistical physics. His contributions to the field were recognized with numerous awards, including the Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Prize and the Oersted Medal. His texts are considered essential reading for those in semiconductor physics, highlighting his impact on the discipline.
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Today by pure accident I have learned that professor Charles Kittel has passed away on 15th of May 2019, some ten days go. Generations of physicists have learned solid state from his famous book. Also to mention is the mechanics book in the Berkeley series. Some of the awards he has recieved:
I just wanted to start this thread to inform people since there may be many who would like to say few things about this great scientist and educator...

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Although under rated, his text on the quantum theory of solids in my mind should be a must read for any semiconductor physicist.
 
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Great author, Quantum Theory of Solids, Statistical Physics, Thermal Physics are routinely my first go-to place. RIP
 

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