Arthur Schuster

Arthur Schuster

Anglo-German physicist (1851–1934)

Died aged 83VirgoGermany

Biography

Sir Franz Arthur Friedrich Schuster (12 September 1851 – 14 October 1934) was a German-born British physicist known for his work in spectroscopy, electrochemistry, optics, X-radiography and the application of harmonic analysis to physics. Schuster's integral is named after him. He contributed to making the University of Manchester a centre for the study of physics.

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Career highlights

Career & roles

  • secretary
  • president
  • Langworthy Professor

Employers / organisations

  • University of Manchester

Family

Spouse(s)
Emma Caroline Elizabeth Loveday
Parents
Francis Joseph SchusterMarie Pfeiffer
Siblings
Ernest Joseph SchusterFelix SchusterPaula Schuster

Awards & honours (11)

  • Fellow of the Royal Society
  • Copley Medal
  • Royal Medal
  • Rumford Medal
  • Royal Society Bakerian Medal
  • Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
  • honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta
  • Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva
  • honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews
  • Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford
  • Knight Bachelor

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How old was Arthur Schuster?
Arthur Schuster died on October 14, 1934 at the age of 83.
When is Arthur Schuster's birthday?
Arthur Schuster was born on September 12, 1851.
Where was Arthur Schuster born?
Arthur Schuster was born in Frankfurt.
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Arthur Schuster's zodiac sign is Virgo.
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Arthur Schuster is a citizen of Germany, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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Arthur Schuster is known as physicist, statistician, university teacher.
Who has Arthur Schuster been married to?
According to Wikidata, Arthur Schuster's spouse is or was Emma Caroline Elizabeth Loveday.
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Wikidata lists 1 child of Arthur Schuster.

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