The dude was a genius. He went mad later on, but he was a genius, that cannot be debated. He not only founded chemical physics, but then went ton to do structural biology with it.
Bibliography:
- The Eighth Day of Creation has a good summary of Pauling's achievements
Why Linus Pauling was the Smartest Quack in History by MQTate
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Linus Pauling (1901–1994) was an American chemist, biochemist, and peace activist, widely regarded as one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century. He is best known for his work in the fields of chemistry, quantum mechanics, and molecular biology.