Eduard Rüchardt
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Eduard Rüchardt (March 29, 1888 – March 7, 1962) was a German physicist. In modern times Rüchardt is mainly noted for the experiment named after him.[1][2] However, Rüchardt's chief topic was the study of canal rays. This work started under the supervision of Wilhelm Wien and continued later in collaborations with Walther Gerlach.
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Eduard Rüchardt | |
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Born | (1888-03-29)29 March 1888 |
Died | 7 March 1962(1962-03-07) (aged 73) |
Nationality | German |
Alma mater | University of Würzburg |
Known for | Rüchardt Experiment canal rays |
Awards | o. Mitgl. d. Bayer. Ak. d. Wiss. (1946). |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Physics |
Institutions | University of Munich |
Doctoral advisor | Wilhelm Wien |
Doctoral students | Heinz Billing |
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