Hans Kopfermann

German physicist (1895–1963)
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Summary

Hans Kopfermann is a human[1]. He was born in Breckenheim[2]. He was born on April 26, 1895[3]. He died in Heidelberg[4]. He died on January 28, 1963[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], nuclear physicist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Breckenheim[2].
  • Hans Kopfermann died in Heidelberg[4].
  • Hans Kopfermann was born on April 26, 1895[3].
  • Hans Kopfermann died on January 28, 1963[5].
  • Hans Kopfermann held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Hans Kopfermann's professions included physicist[6].
  • Hans Kopfermann's professions included nuclear physicist[7].
  • Hans Kopfermann's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Hans Kopfermann's field of work was physics[11].
  • Hans Kopfermann was employed by Technische Universität Berlin[12].
  • Among Hans Kopfermann's employers was Kiel University[13].
  • Among Hans Kopfermann's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14].
  • Hans Kopfermann was employed by University of Göttingen[15].
  • Hans Kopfermann was employed by Heidelberg University[16].
  • Hans Kopfermann was employed by Technical University of Darmstadt[17].
  • Hans Kopfermann's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[18].
  • Hans Kopfermann's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19].
  • Hans Kopfermann's education included a stint at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[20].
  • Hans Kopfermann's doctoral advisor was James Franck[21].
  • Hans Kopfermann's doctoral advisor was James Franck[22].
  • A notable student of Hans Kopfermann was Hans Georg Dehmelt[23].
  • A notable student of Hans Kopfermann was Peter Brix[24].
  • Hans Kopfermann was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[25].
  • Hans Kopfermann was a member of Göttingen Eighteen[26].
  • Hans Kopfermann was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[27].

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Origins and Family

Hans Kopfermann was born in Breckenheim[2]. He was born on April 26, 1895[3].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[18], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]; and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[20], a public research university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1742[38], headquartered in Erlangen[39]. Doctoral advisors include James Franck[21], a physicist[40], 1882–1964[41], of Hamburg[42], awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics[43], specialised in physics[44]. Hans Kopfermann earned the academic degree of doctorate[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6], nuclear physicist[7], and university teacher[8]. Hans Kopfermann's field of work was physics[11]. Employers include Technische Universität Berlin[12], a public research university[46], in Germany[47], founded in 1946[48], headquartered in Technische Universität Berlin, Hauptgebäude[49]; Kiel University[13], a public university[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1665[52], headquartered in Kiel[53]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14], a comprehensive university[54], in Germany[55], founded in 1809[56], headquartered in Berlin[57]; University of Göttingen[15], a campus university[58], in Germany[59], founded in 1734[60], headquartered in Göttingen[61]; Heidelberg University[16], a public research university[62], in Germany[63], founded in 1386[64], headquartered in Heidelberg[65]; and Technical University of Darmstadt[17], a public university[66], in Germany[67], founded in 1877[68]. Notable students include Hans Georg Dehmelt[23] and Peter Brix[24]. Doctoral students include Wolfgang Paul[69], a physicist[70], 1913–1993[71], of Germany[72], awarded the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[73], specialised in physics[74]; Peter Brix[75], a physicist[76], 1918–2007[77], of Germany[78]; Hans Georg Dehmelt[79], a physicist[80], 1922–2017[81], of Germany[82], awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics[83], specialised in physics[84]; and Herbert Walther[85], a physicist[86], 1935–2006[87], of Germany[88], awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit[89].

Personal Life

Hans Kopfermann was affiliated with the Nazi Party[90].

Death and Burial

Hans Kopfermann died on January 28, 1963[5]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4].

Why It Matters

Hans Kopfermann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[91] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[92]

His notable doctoral advisees include Wolfgang Paul[93], a physicist[94], 1913–1993[95], of Germany[96], awarded the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[97], specialised in physics[98]; Hans Georg Dehmelt[99], a physicist[100], 1922–2017[101], of Germany[102], awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics[103], specialised in physics[104]; and Herbert Walther[105], a physicist[106], 1935–2006[107], of Germany[108], awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit[109].

FAQs

Where was Hans Kopfermann born?

Hans Kopfermann's place of birth was Breckenheim[2].

Where did Hans Kopfermann die?

Hans Kopfermann passed away in Heidelberg[4].

What did Hans Kopfermann do for work?

Hans Kopfermann worked as physicist[6], nuclear physicist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Hans Kopfermann go to school?

Hans Kopfermann was educated at University of Göttingen[18], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19], and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[20].

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