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Arnold Johannes Wilhelm Sommerfeld, ForMemRS (German: [ˈzɔmɐˌfɛlt]; 5 December 1868 – 26 April 1951) was a German theoretical physicist who pioneered developments in atomic and quantum physics, and also educated and mentored many students for the new era of theoretical physics.
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Apr 22, 2024 · magnetic quantum number. metal. orbital quantum number. (Show more) Arnold Sommerfeld (born Dec. 5, 1868, Königsberg, Prussia [now Kaliningrad, Russia]—died April 26, 1951, Munich) was a German physicist whose atomic model permitted the explanation of fine-structure spectral lines.
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Arnold Sommerfeld was a German theoretical physicist who pioneered quantum and atomic physics. He introduced the azimuthal and spin quantum numbers, the X-ray wave theory, and the fine-structure constant. He also lectured on mathematics, hydrodynamics, and statistics. He was a brilliant educator who influenced many students and colleagues.
5 December 1868. Königsberg, Prussia (now Kaliningrad, Russia) Died. 26 April 1951. Munich, Germany. Summary. Arnold Sommerfeld was a theoretical physicist who worked in electromagnetic theory, relativity and quantum theory. View six larger pictures. Biography. Arnold Sommerfeld's mother was Cäcile Matthias and his father was Franz Sommerfeld.
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Arnold Johannes Wilhelm Sommerfeld, ForMemRS ( German: [ ˈzɔmɐˌfɛlt]; 5 December 1868 – 26 April 1951) was a German theoretical physicist who pioneered developments in atomic and quantum physics, and also educated and mentored many students for the new era of theoretical physics.
Dec 6, 2015 · Arnold Johannes Wilhelm Sommerfeld was a German theoretical physicist and renowned mentor of fellow physicists (he has supervised the greatest number of Nobel prize winners of any other supervisor). His notable achievements include the introduction of the 2nd and 4th quantum number, as well as x-ray wave theory. Sommerfeld.
Sep 1, 2010 · He is also known for writing some of the first atomic- and quantum-physics textbooks. Atombau und Spektrallinien (Atomic Structure and Spectral Lines), Sommerfeld’s problem-oriented treatise on the old quantum theory, first published in 1919, was revised almost annually until 1924.
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