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Hendrik Antoon Lorentz (/ ˈ l ɒr ən t s /; 18 July 1853 – 4 February 1928) was a Dutch physicist who shared the 1902 Nobel Prize in Physics with Pieter Zeeman for the discovery and theoretical explanation of the Zeeman effect.
Hendrik Antoon Lorentz (born July 18, 1853, Arnhem, Neth.—died Feb. 4, 1928, Haarlem) was a Dutch physicist and joint winner (with Pieter Zeeman) of the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1902 for his theory of electromagnetic radiation, which, confirmed by findings of Zeeman, gave rise to Albert Einstein’s special theory of relativity.
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In the history of special relativity, the most important names that are mentioned in discussions about the distribution of credit are Albert Einstein, Hendrik Lorentz, Henri Poincaré, and Hermann Minkowski. Consideration is also given to numerous other scientists for either anticipations of some aspects of the theory, or else for contributions ...
Jul 18, 2013 · Quick Info. Born. 18 July 1853. Arnhem, Netherlands. Died. 4 February 1928. Haarlem, Netherlands. Summary. Hendrik Lorentz is best known for his work on electromagnetic radiation and the FitzGerald-Lorentz contraction. He developed the mathematical theory of the electron. View nine larger pictures. Biography.
Dec 2, 2015 · Hendrik Antoon Lorentz was a Nobel Prize Winning, Dutch Physicist who is best known for his theory of electromagnetic radiation. Hendrik Lorentz. Contents. 1 Personal Life. 1.1 Early Life and Education. 2 Major Contributions. 2.1 Lorentz ether theory. 2.1.1 FitzGerald-Lorentz contraction. 2.1.2 Lorentz Force. 3 Connectedness. 4 See also.
Hendrik Antoon Lorentz The Nobel Prize in Physics 1902 . Born: 18 July 1853, Arnhem, the Netherlands . Died: 4 February 1928, the Netherlands . Affiliation at the time of the award: Leiden University, Leiden, the Netherlands
