Ludwig Franz Benedikt Biermann: the doyen of German post-war astrophysics
Abstract
Ludwig Biermann was a major figure in theoretical astrophysics in Germany in the twentieth century. His work on stellar interiors, comets and magnetic fields advanced our knowledge. He also predicted the existence and the nature of the solar wind. His predictions were vindicated by space probes. Ludwig Biermann also was an important figure behind the scenes working on the revival of German astronomy after the demise of WWII. For his work he earned important national and international honors.
- Publication:
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Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage
- Pub Date:
- November 2015
- Bibcode:
- 2015JAHH...18..277W
- Keywords:
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- Ludwig Biermann;
- stellar interiors;
- comets;
- solar wind;
- Max-Planck-Institutes