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Arnold Sommerfeld

German physicist (1868-1951)

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Arnold Johannes Wilhelm Sommerfeld was a German theoretical physicist who pioneered developments in both atomic and quantum physics, and also educated and mentored many students for the new era of theoretical physics.

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Born
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Place of birth
Königsberg wd
Died
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Place of death
Munich wd
Citizenship
Germany wd
Occupation
theoretical physicist, mathematician, university teacher, physicist wd
Education
University of Königsberg, Altstadt Gymnasium wd
Spouse
Johanna Sommerfeld wd

Positions held wd

  • president (1919–1920)
  • Geheimrat

Awards wd

  • Max Planck Medal (1931)
  • Lorentz Medal (1939)
  • Oersted Medal (1949)
  • Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art (1931)
  • Matteucci Medal (1924)
  • Foreign Member of the Royal Society (1926)
  • honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta

Questions

When was Arnold Sommerfeld born?
Arnold Sommerfeld was born on 5 December 1868 in Königsberg.
What positions has Arnold Sommerfeld held?
Positions held by Arnold Sommerfeld include: president (1919–1920); Geheimrat.
Where did Arnold Sommerfeld study?
Arnold Sommerfeld was educated at University of Königsberg, Altstadt Gymnasium.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Arnold Sommerfeld · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q77078 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Portrait of Arnold Sommerfeld.jpg by Collection(s) W. F. Meggers Collection Copyright Holder American Institute of Physics (AIP) (Attribution)

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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