Johannes Stark
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Summary
Johannes Stark was born on April 15, 1874[1], in Freihung[2]. He died on June 21, 1957[3], in Traunstein[4]. He worked as a physicist[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,987 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Luise Uepler[8]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Bavaria[9], Germany[10]
- Field of work: spectroscopy[11]
- Employer: University of Würzburg[12], University of Göttingen[13], RWTH Aachen University[14], University of Greifswald[15], Leibniz University Hannover[16], Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt[17]
- Educated at: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[18]
- Doctoral advisor: Eugen von Lommel[19]
- Notable work: Stark effect[20]
- Award received: Nobel Prize in Physics[21], Matteucci Medal[22], Goethe Medal for Art and Science[23]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[24], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[25], Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[28]
- Commons category: Johannes Stark[29]
- Archives at: Berlin State Library[30]
- Residence: Germany[31]
- Family name: Stark[32]
- Given name: Johannes[33], Nikolaus[34]
- Significant event: accused as national socialist[35]
- Work location: Munich[36], Göttingen[37], Hanover[38], Aachen[39], Würzburg[40], Berlin[41]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[42], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[43], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[44], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[45], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 8[46], Physicists: Biographical Dictionary[47]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Physics[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[49]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Johannes Stark include Stark effect[50], a physical phenomenon[51] and Stark[52], a lunar crater[53].
Why It Matters
Johannes Stark has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
He is credited with the discovery of Stark effect[56], a physical phenomenon[57]. Entities named for him include Stark effect[50], a physical phenomenon[51] and Stark[52], a lunar crater[53].
FAQs
Where was Johannes Stark born?
Johannes Stark was born in Freihung[2].
Where did Johannes Stark die?
Johannes Stark passed away in Traunstein[4].
Who was Johannes Stark married to?
Johannes Stark's spouses include Luise Uepler[8].
What did Johannes Stark do for work?
Johannes Stark worked as a physicist[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did Johannes Stark go to school?
Johannes Stark was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[18].
What awards did Johannes Stark receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Physics[21], Matteucci Medal[22], and Goethe Medal for Art and Science[23].
What did Johannes Stark discover?
Johannes Stark is credited as discoverer of Stark effect[56].