Pieter Zeeman Quotes

A collection of quotes by Pieter Zeeman.

Pieter Zeeman was a Dutch physicist born on May 25, 1865, in Zonnemaire, Netherlands, and died on October 9, 1943. He is best known for his discovery of the Zeeman effect, which involved the splitting of spectral lines in the presence of a magnetic field. Zeeman's work significantly contributed to the understanding of atomic structure and laid the groundwork for further research in quantum mechanics. For his discoveries, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1902, jointly with Hendrik Lorentz.

I count myself fortunate to be able to contribute to this wo

I count myself fortunate to be able to contribute to this work; and the great interest which the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has shown in my work and the recognition that it has paid to my past successes, convince me that I am not on the wrong track.

Pieter Zeeman

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