Ernst Ising
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Ernst Ising (German: [ˈiːzɪŋ]; May 10, 1900 – May 11, 1998) was a German physicist, who is best remembered for the development of the Ising model. He was a professor of physics at Bradley University until his retirement in 1976.[1]
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Ernst Ising | |
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Born | (1900-05-10)10 May 1900 |
Died | 11 May 1998(1998-05-11) (aged 98) Peoria, Illinois, U.S. |
Nationality | German |
Alma mater | University of Hamburg |
Known for | Ising model |
Spouse | Johanna "Jane" Ising |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Physics |
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Thesis | Contribution to the Theory of Ferromagnetism (1924) |
Doctoral advisor | Wilhelm Lenz |
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