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Hans Kramers

Dutch physicist (1894-1952) · Netherlands · On the map · Scientists · Died at 57

Hendrik Anthony "Hans" Kramers was a Dutch physicist who worked with Niels Bohr to understand how electromagnetic waves interact with matter and made important contributions to quantum mechanics and statistical physics.

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1952Died24 April 19521951Hughes MedalAward1949Doctor Honoris Causa from the University of ParisAwardHonorary Doctor of the University of ToulouseAward1947Lorentz MedalAward1894Born17 December 1894

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Awards

Hughes Medal1951
Honorary Doctor of the University of Toulouse1949
Doctor Honoris Causa from the University of Paris1949
Lorentz Medal1947

About this person

Country
Netherlands
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1894 to 1952 · aged 57