Gustav Ludwig Hertz

German physicist (1887–1975)
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Gustav Ludwig Hertz
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Gustav Ludwig Hertz

Summary

Gustav Ludwig Hertz is a human[1]. Born in Hamburg[2], he… he was born on +1887-07-22T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in East Berlin[4]. He died on +1975-10-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a physicist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Gustav Ludwig Hertz's place of birth was Hamburg[2].
  • Gustav Ludwig Hertz passed away in East Berlin[4].
  • Gustav Ludwig Hertz was born on +1887-07-22T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Gustav Ludwig Hertz died on +1975-10-30T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Ohlsdorf Cemetery[9].
  • Gustav Ludwig Hertz was married to Ellen Dihlmann[10].
  • A child of Gustav Ludwig Hertz was Carl Hellmuth Hertz[11].
  • Gustav Ludwig Hertz held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[12].
  • Gustav Ludwig Hertz held citizenship in Soviet Union[13].
  • Gustav Ludwig Hertz held citizenship in German Reich[14].
  • Gustav Ludwig Hertz worked as a physicist[6].
  • Gustav Ludwig Hertz's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Gustav Ludwig Hertz's field of work was physics[15].
  • Gustav Ludwig Hertz was employed by Technische Universität Berlin[16].
  • Among Gustav Ludwig Hertz's employers was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[17].
  • Gustav Ludwig Hertz was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].
  • Gustav Ludwig Hertz was employed by Leipzig University[19].
  • Gustav Ludwig Hertz was employed by Koninklijke Philips NV[20].
  • Among Gustav Ludwig Hertz's employers was Siemens[21].
  • Gustav Ludwig Hertz was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[22].
  • Gustav Ludwig Hertz was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[23].
  • Gustav Ludwig Hertz's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[24].
  • Gustav Ludwig Hertz was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[25].
  • Gustav Ludwig Hertz was educated at Gelehrtenschule des Johanneums[26].
  • Gustav Ludwig Hertz's doctoral advisor was Max Planck[27].

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Origins and Family

Gustav Ludwig Hertz's place of birth was Hamburg[2]. He was born on +1887-07-22T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Frederick William University Berlin[22], a university[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1828[30]; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[23], a public research university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1472[33], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[34]; University of Göttingen[24], a campus university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1734[37], headquartered in Göttingen[38]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[25], a comprehensive university[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1809[41], headquartered in Berlin[42]; and Gelehrtenschule des Johanneums[26], a high school[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1529[45]. Doctoral advisors include Max Planck[27] and Heinrich Rubens[46]. Gustav Ludwig Hertz studied under Max Planck[47].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6] and university teacher[7]. Gustav Ludwig Hertz's field of work was physics[15]. Employers include Technische Universität Berlin[16], a public research university[48], in Germany[49], founded in 1946[50], headquartered in Technische Universität Berlin, Hauptgebäude[51]; Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[17], a public university[52], in Germany[53], founded in 1502[54], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[55]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18], a comprehensive university[56], in Germany[57], founded in 1809[58], headquartered in Berlin[59]; Leipzig University[19], a public university[60], in Germany[61], founded in 1409[62], headquartered in Leipzig[63]; Koninklijke Philips NV[20], an enterprise[64], in Netherlands[65], founded in 1891[66], headquartered in Amsterdam[67]; and Siemens[21], a conglomerate[68], in Germany[69], founded in 1847[70], headquartered in Munich[71]. A notable student of him was Heinz Pose[72]. He supervised Heinz Pose as a doctoral student[73].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Gustav Ludwig Hertz is Franck–Hertz experiment[74]. Things named for him include Franck–Hertz experiment[75], a physics experiment[76] and Gustav Hertz Prize[77].

Recognition

Awards received include Stalin Prize[78], a Soviet state award[79], in Soviet Union[80], founded in 1941[81]; Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[82], a grade of an order[83], in German Democratic Republic[84]; Hervorragender Wissenschaftler des Volkes[85], a title of honor[86], in German Democratic Republic[87], founded in 1952[88]; National Prize of East Germany[89]; Nobel Prize in Physics[90]; and Max Planck Medal[91].

Personal Life

Among Gustav Ludwig Hertz's spouses was Ellen Dihlmann[10]. A child of him was Carl Hellmuth Hertz[11].

Death and Burial

Gustav Ludwig Hertz died on +1975-10-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in East Berlin[4]. He is buried at Ohlsdorf Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Gustav Ludwig Hertz ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[92] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[93]

Entities named for him include Franck–Hertz experiment[75], a physics experiment[76] and Gustav Hertz Prize[77].

His notable doctoral advisees include Heinz Barwich[94], a physicist[95], 1911–1966[96], of German Democratic Republic[97], awarded the Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[98], specialised in physics[99] and Heinz Pose[100], a physicist[101], 1905–1975[102], of Germany[103], awarded the Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[104], specialised in physics[105].

FAQs

Where was Gustav Ludwig Hertz born?

Gustav Ludwig Hertz's place of birth was Hamburg[2].

Where did Gustav Ludwig Hertz die?

Gustav Ludwig Hertz passed away in East Berlin[4].

Who was Gustav Ludwig Hertz married to?

Gustav Ludwig Hertz's spouses include Ellen Dihlmann[10].

What did Gustav Ludwig Hertz do for work?

Gustav Ludwig Hertz worked as physicist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Gustav Ludwig Hertz go to school?

Gustav Ludwig Hertz was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[22], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[23], University of Göttingen[24], and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[25].

What awards did Gustav Ludwig Hertz receive?

Honors received include Stalin Prize[78], Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[82], Hervorragender Wissenschaftler des Volkes[85], and National Prize of East Germany[89].

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