Heinrich Hertz
German physicist who proved electromagnetic waves
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February 22
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πBiography
Heinrich Rudolf Hertz was a German physicist who first conclusively proved the existence of the electromagnetic waves predicted by James Clerk Maxwell's equations of electromagnetism. The unit of frequency, the hertz, is named in his honor.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Proved existence of electromagnetic waves
- β¦Discovered the photoelectric effect
- β¦Namesake of the frequency unit
π¬Famous Quotes
"I do not think that the wireless waves I have discovered will have any practical application.
"It's of no use whatsoever... this is just an experiment that proves Maestro Maxwell was right.
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