Fritz Reiche
Encyclopedia
Fritz Reiche was a student of Max Planck
and a colleague of Albert Einstein
,who was active in, and made important contributions to the early development of quantum mechanics
including co-authoring the Thomas-Reiche-Kuhn sum rule
.
Reiche published more than 55 scientific papers and books including The Quantum Theory.
After studying in Germany, Reich emigrated to the United States in 1941 and went on to work with NASA
and the United States Navy
on projects related to supersonic flow.
Max Planck
Max Karl Ernst Ludwig Planck, ForMemRS, was a German physicist who actualized the quantum physics, initiating a revolution in natural science and philosophy. He is regarded as the founder of the quantum theory, for which he received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918.-Life and career:Planck came...
and a colleague of Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of general relativity, effecting a revolution in physics. For this achievement, Einstein is often regarded as the father of modern physics and one of the most prolific intellects in human history...
,who was active in, and made important contributions to the early development of quantum mechanics
Quantum mechanics
Quantum mechanics, also known as quantum physics or quantum theory, is a branch of physics providing a mathematical description of much of the dual particle-like and wave-like behavior and interactions of energy and matter. It departs from classical mechanics primarily at the atomic and subatomic...
including co-authoring the Thomas-Reiche-Kuhn sum rule
Sum rule in quantum mechanics
In quantum mechanics, a sum rule is a formula for transitions between energy levels, in which the sum of the transition strengths is expressed in a simple form...
.
Reiche published more than 55 scientific papers and books including The Quantum Theory.
After studying in Germany, Reich emigrated to the United States in 1941 and went on to work with NASA
NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research...
and the United States Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
on projects related to supersonic flow.