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Klaus Kronenberg, Physicist
EDUCATION:
University Goettingen, German (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
Diplom-Physiker (M.S. equive). Electro-Acoustics
Technical University (Bergakakademie) Clausthal, Germany
Dr. D. Naturwissenschaften (Ph.D. equiv) Physics, Geophysics, Mathematics
Illinois Institute of Technology and University of California Los Angeles
Semester courses in Diffraction Analysis, FORTRAIN IV Language
Space Physics, Solid State and Quantum Electronics
EXPERIENCE:
35 Years planning and conducting research and development in magnetic materials, electron microscopy, thin-film technology, energy conversion, magnetic bearings, magnetic levitation technology.
DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCE AND MOTIVATION CAPABILITY
Developed stabilization methods for magnets, now standard in most countries.
International representations emphasized world leadership of my company.
Conducted research and development in magnetic materials, resulting in dramatic improvements of qualities of hard magnetic ferrites, giving my company for years a world monopoly. They made solid state magnetic levitation a reality.
Invented a basic principle for magnetic levitation and magnetic guidance reducing
friction, ear, energy loss, and eliminating needs for lubrication and maintenance
in rotating devices, transportation systems and instruments. (Patent and in 14
countries)
Re-installed laboratories for magnetic research and material investigation (electron metallurgy) for 6 times higher output at half the former cost.
Three out of four technicians under my supervision became engineers. One of
them advanced to Chief of a research laboratory.
The response to my lectures by students and colleagues is persistently enthusiastic.
MEMBERSHIPS:
Listed in "American Men of Science," 1960; "Who's Who in the West," 1967;
"The Fellowship of International Biography," 1967.
Special Fellowship Award 1973 - extended to 1974 - granted by the
Alexander Von Humbolt-Stiftung, Bonn-Godesberg, Germany
for the purpose of conducting research on materials suited for magnetic
levitation and for consulting with advanced-transportation companies in
Germany and in Southern California as recommended by the German
Bundesministrerium f. Forschung u. Technologie, Bonn, and led by the
U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington D.C.
Guest professor at the RUHR-Universitat, Bochum, Institut f. Werkstoffe d. Eletrotechnik.
EMPLOYMENT
1981 Prof. Emeritus, Vice Pres. R & D Trig. Int. Inc. Cardiff by the Sea, CA.
1974-1981 Associate Professor, Physics Dept. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
1973-1976 Guest Professor Ruhu-Universitat, Bochum, Germany
Magnetic Levitation and Materials Studies and Research
1963-1974 Staff Scientist, General Dynamics Corporation
Pomona Division, Pomona, CA. Naval Ordnance Plant, Aerospace systems.
1981 Study of 400+ papers on magnetic water treatment. Discovered crystallization anomaly in treated water.
1981-1988 Founding research corporation TRIG INC. with Dr. R. Bondy.
Optimizing effectivity in treatment units. Founding Fluid Magnetics. Corp.
1989-1991 Consulting contracts with companies in US, Germany, Switzerland
Australia.
Prime Investigator for Electron Microscope Studies on Magnetic Materials. On-site nucleation of metal films, with contracts with NASA. Improving semi-conductor films for micro-electronic devices. Diffraction analysis of crystallinity of films and substrates.
Prime Investigator for Energy Conversion Studies Invented a new concept for ultra-fast fusing with new type of pressure transducers, conducted impact tests with gas gun and explosives for multimillion dollar effort.
Prime Investigator for Atmospheric Options
Derived worldwide visibility data for weapon system evaluation
Prime Investigator for Dynamic Functions of Permanent Magnets. Created a new concept of magnetic suspension devices for use in a guidance system, gyros, flywheels, instruments, magnetic track systems (US and foreign)
Contribution to team efforts in multimillion dollar contracts for Space instrumentation (Apollo Project proposals).
Atmospheric contamination, rain erosion impact effects; Geomagnetic effects on magnetic fuses
Acousto-optical system of data acquisition in the upper ionosphere by air launched rockets (US Patent)
1953-1953 Scientist, Indiana General Corporation, Magnetic Division. Valparaiso, Indiana. World's largest manufacturer of permanent magnets.
Investigated and eliminated aging effects in permanent magnets Analyzed crystal structures of metallic and ceramic materials for more economic meeting of all customer requirements.
Electron microscope studies of magnetic films and particles, revealed reason for the failure of a large competitor's development effort, in time to save my company large expenses.
Discovered correlation between crystal structure and quality in ferrites, resulting in volume production of first commercial true permanent magnets, establishment of an additional factory, 35% increase of production volume. $6 million sales addition.
Magnetic Levitation Related Articles by Dr. Kronenberg:
Investigations on Aging Process of Permanent Magnetics (In German), Z. Angew Physick, 5, 321, Sept. 1953
Aging of Permanent Magnets at Various Temperatures (In German)., Arch. F.D. Eisenh. 24, 441, Okt. 1953
Magnetically Oriented Structures in Permanent Magnets (In German) Z. Metallkunde, 45, 440 Marz, 1954
Magnetism of Submicroscopical Particles, J. Appl. Phys. 30, 138 S. April 1959
Stability of Permanent Magnets, Co-Author M.A. Bohlman, Appl. Magnetics 7, 1, July 1959
Long Term Stability of anico and barium Ferrite, Co-Author M.A. Bohlman, J. Appl. Phys. 31S, 80 S. April 1960
Partical Arrangement and Magnetic Domains on the Surface of Permanent Magnets, J.Appl. Phy. 35S. 1325 March 1962
Ferromagnetic Domains in Permanent Magnets, Appl. Magnetics 10, 2 Oct. 1962
Magnetic Energy Conversion, General Dynamics, Electro-Dynamics GDPD-Err 70/003-2 1970
Dynamic Functions of High Coercivity, Magnets in Magnetic Bearings, General Dynamics, Electro-dynamics, Div. Eng. Res. Report 71/048-1
Development of Center-Seeking Magnetic Bearings, General Dynamics, Electro-Dynamics, Final Report 6-125M-175
Quanititative Considerations to Self-Centering Magnetic Suspensions with Permanent Magnets, IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, Sept. 1973, Volume MAG -9 pages 210-214
Observations on Permanent Magnets related to Damping Effects in Levitation Devices, IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, Sept. 1974 Vol. Mag. 10
Axiale und Radiale Dauermagnetlager nach einem nueen Selbstzentrierprinzip.
Elektro-Anzeiger 11, Vol. 27, June 1974
PATENTS
Dr. Kronenberg holds numerous patents and has received numerous rewards.
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