super-symmetric quantum mechanics, quantum computing, and spectroscopy of molecules in helium nano-droplets. Personal life Bretislav Friedrich and his wife, Christine Storch, have three children, Juliane (b. 2007), Christian (b. 2008) and Jitka (b. 2010). His daughter Jana (b. 1982), from his marriage with Helena Friedrich (1955–2002), is a graphic-design artist, living in Prague. History of Science Alongside his scientific research, Bretislav Friedrich has maintained an abiding interest in the History of Science and has written on the emergence of quantum mechanics and of physical and theoretical chemistry as well as penned numerous biographical articles. Disarmament In 2015, Bretislav Friedrich co-organized an international symposium to mark the centenary of the infamous chlorine cloud attack at Ypres in 1915. The symposium examined key aspects of chemical warfare from the first research on and deployment of chemical weapons in World War I to the development and use of chemical warfare during the century hence. The focus was on scientific, ethical, legal, and political issues of chemical weapons research and deployment — including the issue of dual use — as well as the ongoing effort to control the possession of chemical weapons and to ultimately achieve their elimination. A proceedings volume consisting of papers presented at the symposium and supplemented by additional articles covers key aspects of chemical warfare from 1915 until this day. Literature on Bretislav Friedrich References External links Bretislav Friedrich's Homepage Bretislav Friedrich - Google Scholar Citations Czech physicists Charles University alumni 1953 births Living people