Pieter Zeeman

Dutch physicist, Nobel Prize laureate

Pieter Zeeman - Dutch physicist, Nobel Prize laureate
Born

May 25th, 1865
159 years ago

Died

October 9th, 1943
81 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Netherlands

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Born in 1865, this physicist contributed significantly to the field of optics and electromagnetism. Zeeman's research led to the discovery of the Zeeman effect, which involves the splitting of spectral lines in the presence of a magnetic field. His groundbreaking work earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1902, sharing the honor with Hendrik Lorentz for their investigations into the influence of magnetism on light. This effect is fundamental in spectroscopy, allowing insights into atomic and molecular structures. In addition to his research, he served as a professor at the University of Amsterdam, where he influenced future generations of scientists through his teaching.

Discovered the Zeeman effect

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1902

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