Hendrik Lorentz
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Hendrik Lorentz
Summary
Hendrik Lorentz is a human[1]. Born in Arnhem[2], he… he passed away in Haarlem[3]. He worked as a theoretical physicist[4], physicist[5], mathematician[6], botanist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (320 views/month, #6,981 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Hendrik Lorentz's place of birth was Arnhem[2].
- Hendrik Lorentz passed away in Haarlem[3].
- Burial took place at Algemene Begraafplaats Kleverlaan[10].
- Hendrik Lorentz was married to Aletta Lorentz-Kaiser[11].
- A child of Hendrik Lorentz was Geertruida de Haas-Lorentz[12].
- A child of Hendrik Lorentz was Hannie Leemhorst-Lorentz[13].
- A child of Hendrik Lorentz was Rudolf Lorentz[14].
- Hendrik Lorentz held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[15].
- Dutch was Hendrik Lorentz's native language[16].
- Hendrik Lorentz worked as a theoretical physicist[4].
- Hendrik Lorentz's professions included physicist[5].
- Hendrik Lorentz's professions included mathematician[6].
- Hendrik Lorentz worked as a botanist[7].
- Hendrik Lorentz worked as a university teacher[8].
- Hendrik Lorentz's professions included curator[17].
- Hendrik Lorentz's field of work was theoretical physics[18].
- Hendrik Lorentz held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[19].
- Among Hendrik Lorentz's employers was Leiden University[20].
- Hendrik Lorentz was employed by Leiden University[21].
- Hendrik Lorentz was employed by Teylers Museum[22].
- Hendrik Lorentz's education included a stint at Leiden University[23].
- Hendrik Lorentz's doctoral advisor was Pieter Rijke[24].
- Hendrik Lorentz received the Nobel Prize in Physics[25].
- Hendrik Lorentz received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26].
- Hendrik Lorentz received the Copley Medal[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Hendrik Lorentz was born in Arnhem[2]. Dutch was his native language[16].
Education
Hendrik Lorentz's education included a stint at Leiden University[23]. His doctoral advisor was Pieter Rijke[24].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include theoretical physicist[4], physicist[5], mathematician[6], botanist[7], university teacher[8], and curator[17]. Hendrik Lorentz's field of work was theoretical physics[18]. Employers include Leiden University[20], a university[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1575[30], headquartered in Leiden[31] and Teylers Museum[22], a museum[32], in Netherlands[33], founded in 1784[34]. He held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[19]. Doctoral students include Adriaan Daniel Fokker[35], Johannes Droste[36], Leonard Ornstein[37], Geertruida de Haas-Lorentz[38], Hendrika Johanna van Leeuwen[39], and Hendrik Bremekamp[40].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Prize in Physics[25], a physics award[41], in Sweden[42], founded in 1901[43]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26], a civil decoration[44], in Prussia[45], founded in 1842[46]; Copley Medal[27], a medallion[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1731[49]; Rumford Medal[50], a science award[51], in United Kingdom[52]; Franklin Medal[53], a science award[54], in United States[55]; and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[56], a fellowship award[57], in United Kingdom[58].
Personal Life
Among Hendrik Lorentz's spouses was Aletta Lorentz-Kaiser[11]. Children include Geertruida de Haas-Lorentz[12], a physicist[59], 1885–1973[60], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[61]; Hannie Leemhorst-Lorentz[13]; and Rudolf Lorentz[14], 1895–1977[62].
Death and Burial
Hendrik Lorentz passed away in Haarlem[3]. He is buried at Algemene Begraafplaats Kleverlaan[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Hendrik Lorentz include Cauchy distribution[63], Lorentz transformation[64], Lorentz force[65], Lorentz factor[66], Lorentz group[67], Abraham–Lorentz force[68], relativistic Breit–Wigner distribution[69], and Lorentz–Heaviside units[70].
Why It Matters
Hendrik Lorentz ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (320 views/month, #6,981 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 113 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]
He has been cited as an influence by Albert Einstein[73], a theoretical physicist[74], 1879–1955[75], of Kingdom of Württemberg[76], awarded the Barnard Medal for Meritorious Service to Science[77], specialised in theoretical physics[78].
He is credited with the discovery of Lorentz transformation[79], a coordinates transformation[80] and length contraction[81], a physical phenomenon[82]. Works attributed to him include Lorentz ether theory[83], an aether theories[84]. Entities named for him include Cauchy distribution[63], Lorentz transformation[64], Lorentz force[65], Lorentz factor[66], Lorentz group[67], and Abraham–Lorentz force[68].
His notable doctoral advisees include Adriaan Daniel Fokker[85], a physicist[86], 1887–1972[87], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[88], awarded the Zilveren Anjer[89], specialised in physics[90]; Leonard Ornstein[91]; Hendrika Johanna van Leeuwen[92]; Geertruida de Haas-Lorentz[93]; and Johannes Droste[94].
FAQs
Where was Hendrik Lorentz born?
Born in Arnhem[2], Hendrik Lorentz…
Where did Hendrik Lorentz die?
Hendrik Lorentz died in Haarlem[3].
Who was Hendrik Lorentz married to?
Hendrik Lorentz's spouses include Aletta Lorentz-Kaiser[11].
What did Hendrik Lorentz do for work?
Hendrik Lorentz worked as theoretical physicist[4], physicist[5], mathematician[6], botanist[7], and university teacher[8].
Where did Hendrik Lorentz go to school?
Hendrik Lorentz was educated at Leiden University[23].
What awards did Hendrik Lorentz receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Physics[25], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26], Copley Medal[27], and Rumford Medal[50].
Who did Hendrik Lorentz influence?
Hendrik Lorentz has been cited as an influence by Albert Einstein[73].
What did Hendrik Lorentz discover?
Hendrik Lorentz is credited as discoverer of Lorentz transformation[79] and length contraction[81].