Heinrich Hertz was a German physicist born on February 22, 1857 in Hamburg, Germany. He is best known for his pioneering work in radio wave research, becoming the first person to successfully send and receive radio waves. This breakthrough allowed him to prove the existence of electromagnetic waves, which laid the foundation for the development of radio, television, and wireless communication.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.5 Million (2024)
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About
German Physicist who expanded on radio wave research by becoming the first person to send and receive them. By doing this he was able to prove the existence of electromagnetic waves.
Before Fame
He intended to learn engineering, but found no interest in that pursuit.
Trivia
The unit of measurement of radio waves is named in his honor.
Family Life
He married Elizabeth Doll, 1886 and their son, Carl Hellmuth Hertz, was a pioneer in the research of medical ultrasounds.
Associated With
Because of his Jewish ancestry, Adolf Hitler had his portrait removed from its place of honor in Hamburg's City Hall.