Willem Hendrik Keesom () (21 June 1876, Texel – 24 March 1956, Leiden) was a Dutch physicist who, in 1926, invented a method to freeze liquid helium.
He also developed the first mathematical description of dipole–dipole interactions in 1921. Thus, dipole–dipole interactions are also known as Keesom interactions.
He was previously a student of Heike Kamerlingh Onnes, who had discovered superconductivity (a feat for which Kamerlingh Onnes received the 1913 Nobel Prize in Physics).
He also discovered the lambda point transition specific-heat maximum between Helium-I and Helium-II in 1930.In 1924 he became member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. In 1966, the minor planet
9686 Keesom was named after him.
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Some of their strengths
Willem Keesom has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Intuitive, Imaginative, Creative, Caring, Organized, Achievement-oriented, and Confident.
Intuitive and Imaginative
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Willem Keesom is someone who is a highly intuitive, creative and imaginative person who is very loyal, caring and compassionate to others. A person who is known for being a good partner.
Constant and Serious
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Willem Keesom well know them as someone who can be determined, unmoving, and firm, like a rock or a high mountain.
Organized and Achievement-oriented
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Willem Keesom as someone who is organized, goal-oriented, practical, and persevering.
Who is hardworking, intellectual, and easygoing, who loves higher education and learning and sharing ideas with others, and who loves healthy competition.
Influential and Dynamic
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Willem Keesom is someone who tends to be focused on spreading ideas, information, and activities.
They are also someone who is active, giving, optimistic, and cheerful, and who possesses a charisma that attracts friends and admirers.
Traditional and Patient
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Willem Keesom tends to be someone who is a patient person that is very emotional, has a very sharp memory, has an ability to understand people, and who tends to be traditional and frugal.
Some of Willem Keesom's challenges
While Willem Keesom has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Willem Keesom can be Selfish, Emotional, Standoffish, Suspicious, Stubborn, Callous, and Irritable.
Emotional and Standoffish
One of Willem Keesom's key challenges is that they are someone who can be emotional and standoffish.
Callous and Selfish
Willem Keesom is someone who can be standoffish, pessimistic, and ruthless, who can have difficulty concentrating and be impatient, can have difficulty discovering the keys to personal contentment, and who can have a tendency to overwork and hoard wealth and possessions.
Sensitive and Money-oriented
Finally, Willem Keesom also can have mood swings, be overly sensititive, and be a bit rigid and materialistic.
