Robert Emden
Robert Emden · Science & Medicine
Astrophysicist known for the Lane-Emden theory of stellar and gaseous-sphere structure
1862, St. Gallen, Switzerland — 1940, Zurich, Switzerland
Switzerland · Germany
Robert Emden is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Astrophysicist known for the Lane-Emden theory of stellar and gaseous-sphere structure
Robert Emden was a Swiss astrophysicist and meteorologist best known for the Lane–Emden equation and his 1907 book 'Gaskugeln', which modeled the structure of stars and gaseous spheres held together by their own gravity — a cornerstone of theoretical astrophysics. He taught for decades in Munich. He was of Jewish descent.
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Astrophysicist known for the Lane-Emden theory of stellar and gaseous-sphere structure
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Earth & Planetary Science
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