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Franz Ernst Neumann
Physicist

Franz Ernst Neumann

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Formulating mathematical descriptions of electromagnetic induction.

Specific heat · Induction

Born
11 September 1798
Birthplace
Joachimsthal
Died
23 May 1895

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Franz Ernst Neumann

Franz Ernst Neumann was a German physicist and mineralogist who taught at Königsberg.

Early life

Studies

Interrupted schooling to serve in 1815, then entered Berlin University in 1818, moving from theology to science.

Career

  1. 1829

    Königsberg chair

    Became professor of mineralogy and physics.

  2. 1834

    Research seminar

    Established a mathematical-physical seminar with Carl Gustav Jacobi.

  3. 1876

    Retirement

    Retired from his professorship.

Contributions

Specific heat

Studied relations between compounds’ heat capacities and their constituents.

Induction

Developed a mathematical treatment of electromagnetic induction.

Beyond research

Family

His children included mathematician Carl Neumann and physician Ernst Neumann.

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