Historical FigureMale
Hermann von Helmholtz
1821 – 1894
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryHermann Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz was a German physicist and physician who made significant contributions in several scientific fields, particularly hydrodynamic stability. The Helmholtz Association, the largest German association of research institutions, was named in his honour. Helmholtz is remembered for at the time groundbreaking work in natural science linking theory and practical research work. He was given the von in his surname by Emperor William II.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
August 31, 1821
Potsdam
Date of death
September 8, 1894
Charlottenburg
Citizenship
Kingdom of Prussia · German Reich · Germany
Occupations & fields
physicistophthalmologistmusicologistmusic theoristuniversity teacherpsychologist
Awards & honours
Copley MedalFaraday Lectureship PrizePour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts orderBavarian Maximilian Order for Science and ArtMatteucci MedalAlbert Medal
Notable works
conservation of energyHelmholtz pitch notationHelmholtz resonanceHelmholtz equationKelvin–Helmholtz mechanismHelmholtz decomposition
- Field and occupation
- německý vědec a filozof
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