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Hendrik Casimir

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Also known as Hendrik Brugt Gerhard Casimir, H.B.G. Casimir (Kasimier)

Dutch physicist (1909–2000)

Person · Open Library

Born
1909
Works
3

Top works

  • Haphazard reality
  • Magnetism and very low temperatures
  • On the interaction between atomic nuclei and electrons

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Character
Country
FR
Active from
1974-09-16

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Quotes

  • For although it is certainly true that quantitative measurements are of great importance, it is a grave error to suppose that the whole of experimental physics can be brought under this heading. We can start measuring only when we know what to measure: qualitative observation has to precede quantitative measurement, and by making experimental arrangements for quantitative measurements we may even eliminate the possibility of new phenomena appearing.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Gerhard
Gender
male
Place of birth
The Hague
Place of death
Heeze
Languages spoken
Dutch
Native language
Dutch
Notable work
Casimir effect
Doctoral advisor
Paul Ehrenfest
Student of
Paul Ehrenfest
Field of work
physics
Image
Hendrik Casimir (1958).jpg
Residence
Netherlands
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Hendrik Brugt Gerhard Casimir
date of birth
1909-07-15
date of death
2000-05-04
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