Description
Published in 1994: This book is to commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of Heinrich Hertz’s death at the terribly young age of thirty-six. The introductory biography together with eleven papers by Hertz and seven about him are intended to highlight the importance of Hertz’s contributions to physics and at the same time to serve the needs of anyone interested in doing research on this highly gifted scientist.
Table of Contents
1. Hertz’s Childhood and Young Manhood (1857-1878): Hamburg, Frankfurt, and Munich 2. Berlin (1878-1883): Advanced studies in Physics, Friedrich-Wilhelm University 3. Kiel University (1883-1885): Physics Instructor (Privatdozent) 4. Karlsruhe (1885-1889): Professor of Physics, Technische Hochschule 5. Bonn University (1889-1894: Professor of Physics) 6. Heinrich Hertz’s Importance in the History of Physics
