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Ernest Rabinowicz

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Ernest Rabinowicz was an American mechanical engineer. He was known for his work in tribology at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[1]

Education

Rabinowicz received his Bachelor's degree in physics from the University of Cambridge in 1947. He then obtained a doctor of philosophy in physical chemistry from the University of Cambridge in 1950.[1]

Research

Rabinowicz was best known for his research on the friction[2] and wear[3] of materials. His seminal book "Friction and Wear of Materials"[4] has been widely cited.[1]

Awards

In 1985, he received the Mayo D. Hersey Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.[5] In 1988, he received the International Award from the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. In 1998, he was awarded the Tribology Gold Medal by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Ernest Rabinowicz, professor emeritus of mechanical engineering, dies at 79". MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  2. ^ Rabinowicz, Ernest (1951-11-01). "The Nature of the Static and Kinetic Coefficients of Friction". Journal of Applied Physics. 22 (11): 1373–1379. doi:10.1063/1.1699869. ISSN 0021-8979.
  3. ^ Rabinowicz, E.; Dunn, L. A.; Russell, P. G. (1961-09-01). "A study of abrasive wear under three-body conditions". Wear. 4 (5): 345–355. doi:10.1016/0043-1648(61)90002-3. ISSN 0043-1648.
  4. ^ "Friction and Wear of Materials, 2nd Edition | Wiley". Wiley.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  5. ^ "Mayo D. Hersey Award". www.asme.org. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  6. ^ "IMechE Tribology Gold Medal Laureates | Institution of Mechanical Engineers". www.imeche.org. Retrieved 2021-01-27.