Wolfgang Paul

German physicist (1913–1993)
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Wolfgang Paul

Summary

Wolfgang Paul is a human[1]. Born in Lorenzkirch[2], he… he was born on +1913-08-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Bonn[4]. He died on +1993-12-07T00:00:00Z[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 (77 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Wolfgang Paul was born in Lorenzkirch[2].
  • Wolfgang Paul passed away in Bonn[4].
  • Wolfgang Paul was born on +1913-08-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Wolfgang Paul died on +1993-12-07T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Wolfgang Paul is buried at Poppelsdorf Cemetery[9].
  • Among Wolfgang Paul's spouses was Doris Paul[10].
  • Wolfgang Paul held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Wolfgang Paul worked as a physicist[6].
  • Wolfgang Paul worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Wolfgang Paul's field of work was physics[12].
  • Among Wolfgang Paul's employers was University of Bonn[13].
  • Among Wolfgang Paul's employers was University of Göttingen[14].
  • Wolfgang Paul was employed by Technische Universität Berlin[15].
  • Wolfgang Paul's education included a stint at Technische Universität Berlin[16].
  • Wolfgang Paul's education included a stint at Technical University of Munich[17].
  • Wolfgang Paul's doctoral advisor was Hans Kopfermann[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Wolfgang Paul is quadrupole ion trap[19].
  • Wolfgang Paul received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].
  • Wolfgang Paul received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[21].
  • Wolfgang Paul received the Nobel Prize in Physics[22].
  • Wolfgang Paul received the Robert Wichard Pohl Prize[23].
  • Wolfgang Paul received the Dirac Medal for the Advancement of Physics[24].
  • Wolfgang Paul received the honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[25].
  • Wolfgang Paul was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[26].
  • Wolfgang Paul was a member of North Rhine-Westphalia Academy for Sciences and Arts[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Wolfgang Paul's place of birth was Lorenzkirch[2]. He was born on +1913-08-10T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Technische Universität Berlin[16], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1946[30], headquartered in Technische Universität Berlin, Hauptgebäude[31] and Technical University of Munich[17], an institute of technology[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1868[34], headquartered in Munich[35]. Wolfgang Paul's doctoral advisor was Hans Kopfermann[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6] and university teacher[7]. Wolfgang Paul's field of work was physics[12]. Employers include University of Bonn[13], a public research university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1818[38], headquartered in Bonn[39]; University of Göttingen[14], a campus university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1734[42], headquartered in Göttingen[43]; and Technische Universität Berlin[15], a public research university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1946[46], headquartered in Technische Universität Berlin, Hauptgebäude[47]. Doctoral students include Peter Toschek[48], a physicist[49], 1933–2020[50], of Germany[51], awarded the Robert Wichard Pohl Prize[52]; Hans-Hellmut Nagel[53], a university teacher[54], b. 1935[55]; and Günter Werth[56], a physicist[57], b. 1938[58], of Germany[59], awarded the Helmholtz Prize[60].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Wolfgang Paul is quadrupole ion trap[19]. Things named for him include Wolfgang Paul Prize[61], an award[62].

Recognition

Awards received include Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], a grade of an order[63], in Germany[64]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[21], a civil decoration[65], in Prussia[66], founded in 1842[67]; Nobel Prize in Physics[22], a physics award[68], in Sweden[69], founded in 1901[70]; Robert Wichard Pohl Prize[23], an award[71]; Dirac Medal for the Advancement of Physics[24], a physics award[72], in Australia[73], founded in 1979[74]; and honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[25], an award[75], in Sweden[76].

Personal Life

Wolfgang Paul was married to Doris Paul[10].

Death and Burial

Wolfgang Paul died on +1993-12-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Bonn[4]. Burial took place at Poppelsdorf Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Wolfgang Paul ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77]

He is credited with the discovery of ion trap[78]. Entities named for him include Wolfgang Paul Prize[61], an award[62].

His notable doctoral advisees include Peter Toschek[79], a physicist[80], 1933–2020[81], of Germany[82], awarded the Robert Wichard Pohl Prize[83].

FAQs

Where was Wolfgang Paul born?

Born in Lorenzkirch[2], Wolfgang Paul…

Where did Wolfgang Paul die?

Wolfgang Paul died in Bonn[4].

Who was Wolfgang Paul married to?

Wolfgang Paul's spouses include Doris Paul[10].

What did Wolfgang Paul do for work?

Wolfgang Paul worked as physicist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Wolfgang Paul go to school?

Wolfgang Paul was educated at Technische Universität Berlin[16] and Technical University of Munich[17].

What awards did Wolfgang Paul receive?

Honors received include Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[21], Nobel Prize in Physics[22], and Robert Wichard Pohl Prize[23].

What did Wolfgang Paul discover?

Wolfgang Paul is credited as discoverer of ion trap[78].

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