Gustav Ludwig Hertz

German physicist (1887–1975)
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Gustav Ludwig Hertz

Summary

Gustav Ludwig Hertz is a human[1]. Born in Hamburg[2], he… he was born on July 22, 1887[3]. He died in East Berlin[4]. He died on October 30, 1975[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 (1,328 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 July 22, 1887[3].
  • Gustav Ludwig Hertz died on October 30, 1975[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 Heinrich Rubens[27].

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Origins and Family

Gustav Ludwig Hertz's place of birth was Hamburg[2]. He was born on July 22, 1887[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 Heinrich Rubens[27] and Max Planck[46].

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

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Gustav Ludwig Hertz is Franck–Hertz experiment[73]. Things named for him include Franck–Hertz experiment[74], a physics experiment[75] and Gustav Hertz Prize[76].

Recognition

Awards received include Stalin Prize[77], a Soviet state award[78], in Soviet Union[79], founded in 1941[80]; Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[81], a grade of an order[82], in German Democratic Republic[83]; Hervorragender Wissenschaftler des Volkes[84], a title of honor[85], in German Democratic Republic[86], founded in 1952[87]; National Prize of East Germany[88]; Nobel Prize in Physics[89]; and Max Planck Medal[90].

Personal Life

Gustav Ludwig Hertz was married to Ellen Dihlmann[10]. A child of him was Carl Hellmuth Hertz[11].

Death and Burial

Gustav Ludwig Hertz died on October 30, 1975[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 (1,328 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[91] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[92]

Entities named for him include Franck–Hertz experiment[74], a physics experiment[75] and Gustav Hertz Prize[76].

His notable doctoral advisees include Heinz Barwich[93], a physicist[94], 1911–1966[95], of German Democratic Republic[96], awarded the Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[97], specialised in physics[98] and Heinz Pose[99], a physicist[100], 1905–1975[101], of Germany[102], awarded the Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[103], specialised in physics[104].

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[77], Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[81], Hervorragender Wissenschaftler des Volkes[84], and National Prize of East Germany[88].

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