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Christian Dopplerr

1803-11-29 – 1853-03-17

Portrait of Christian Dopplerr
Portrait of Christian Doppler 1803-1853Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Christian Andreas Doppler (; German: [ˈdɔplɐ] ; 29 November 1803 – 17 March 1853) was an Austrian mathematician and physicist. He formulated the principle – now known as the Doppler effect – that the observed frequency of a wave depends on the relative speed of the source and the observer.

Occupation & Career

mathematician, physicist, academic, astronomer, pedagogue, professor, university teacher

Education

TU Wien; Czech Technical University in Prague; University of Vienna; University of Salzburg

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Doppler effect; Über das farbige Licht der Doppelsterne und einiger anderer Gestirne des Himmels

Legacy Highlights

Employer

Banícka akadémia · Charles University · Czech Technical University in Prague · TU Wien · University of Vienna

Notable Work

Doppler effect · Über das farbige Licht der Doppelsterne und einiger anderer Gestirne des Himmels

Education & Institutions

Czech Technical University in Prague · TU Wien · University of Salzburg · University of Vienna

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q84284 — wikidata View source

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