The Electrode-Electrolyte Interface from the perspective of Density Functional Theory

Abstract

Odin, the chief of the Aesir (Norse gods), has many names and is often portrayed as an old man, dressed in grey, with a wide-brimmed hat, and one eye. Odin is constantly in pursuit of gaining knowledge and wisdom, often in exchange of a sacrifice; he gave his eye to drink from the well of Mimir, which contains much wisdom, and even hung himself at Yggdrasil (the world tree) pierced by his own spear Gungnir for nine days and nights in order to understand the runes, which also contained wisdom and knowledge. He does not seek knowledge and wisdom only for himself, but he wants to learn anything that might prevent catastrophe at Ragnarok. Moreover in the poem Hávamál (part of the Edda), meaning "words of the high one" (a reference to Odin), he gives wisdom and advice on how to live a good life, e.g. never stop learning, and do not drink too much alcohol.