Kohlrausch, Roentgen, and Wien
Friedrich Kohlrausch
* 14.10.1840 in Rinteln †17.1.1910 in Marburg
1875-1888 Professor an der
Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Lehrstuhl für Physik
Verfasste 1870 das bis 1996 fortgeführte
Standardwerk „Praktische Physik"
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Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen
* 27.3.1845 in Remscheid †10.2.1923 in München
1878-1900 Professor an der
Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Lehrstuhl für Physik
Erhielt 1901 den Nobelpreis für Physik
für die Entdeckung der nach ihm
benannten Strahlen
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Wilhelm Wien
*13.1.1864 in Gaffken †30.8.1928 in München
1900-1919 Professor an der
Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Lehrstuhl für Physik
Erhielt 1911 den Nobelpreis für Physik für seine Arbeit
zur thermischen Strahlung
Vordenker der speziellen Relativitätstheorie
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Here lived and researched
Friedrich Kohlrausch
Born October 14, 1840 in Rinteln (Lower Saxony) Died January 17, 1919 in Marburg
1875-1888 Professor at the Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Chair of Physics Department
In 1870 wrote the standard work "Practical Physics", in use until 1996
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Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen
Born March 27, 1845 in Remscheid Died February 10, 1923 in Munich
Chair of Physics Department
1888-1900 Professor at the Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1901 for the rays named after him (i.e. Roentgen- or X-rays)
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Wilhelm Wien
Born January 13, 1864 in Gaffken Died August 30, 1928 in Munich
Chair of Physics Department
1900-1919 Professor at the Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1911 for his work
on thermal radiation
Pioneer of the Special Theory of Relativity
Erected by Julius-Maximilians-Universität
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 49° 48.002′ N, 9° 55.828′ E. Marker is in Würzburg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is on Röntgenring, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Röntgenring 8, Würzburg BY 97070, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Entdeckungsort der Röntgenstrahlen / Site of the Discovery of X-Rays (a few steps from this marker); Adolf Eugen Fick (within shouting distance of this marker); Friedrich Wilhelm Scanzoni von Lichtenfels (within shouting distance of this marker); Boris Zarnik, Fritz Richard Baltzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilhelm Röntgen (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Eduard Buchner
Also see . . .
1. Friedrich Kohlrausch (physicist). Wikipedia biography (Submitted on June 8, 2019.)
2. Wilhelm Röntgen. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 8, 2019.)
3. Wilhelm Wien. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on January 24, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 234 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 7, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on June 8, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 24, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
