Werner Hartmann
German physicist and academic
Born
January 30th, 1912
113 years ago
Died
1988
37 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Born in 1912, a physicist contributed significantly to the field of nuclear physics. Worked at various institutions, including the German Atomic Energy Commission. Published extensively on topics related to nuclear structure and reactions. Played a critical role in post-war scientific research in Germany, particularly within the realms of theoretical and experimental physics. His efforts helped shape developments in nuclear energy and its applications.
Contributed to nuclear structure studies
Published influential research papers
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