A BRIEF-HISTORY OF PHYSICAL-CHEMISTRY IN THE AMERICAN-CHEMICAL-SOCIETY

This article traces the histories of The Journal of Physical Chemistry and the Division of Physical Chemistry of the American Chemical Socie ty. As we celebrate the centennial of The Journal of Physical Chemistr y, physical chemistry is enjoying a period of intense progress on a br oad scientific front spanning science and engineering and involving ma jor fundamental and applied advances. The Journal of Physical Chemistr y and the symposia arranged by Division of Physical Chemistry are amon g the most important forums for many of these developments.