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| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Physicist
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:New_York_University
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| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:University_of_Vienna
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| gptkbp:awarded_for |
gptkb:1936_Nobel_Prize_in_Physics
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Nobel_Prize_in_Physics
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| gptkbp:birth_year |
1883
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| gptkbp:born |
June 24, 1883
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:3
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| gptkbp:contribution |
development of the field of cosmic ray physics
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| gptkbp:death_year |
gptkb:1964
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| gptkbp:died |
December 17, 1964
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| gptkbp:field |
physics
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| gptkbp:field_of_study |
nuclear physics
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Victor Franz Hess
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Robert_Hofstadter
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Hermann_von_Helmholtz
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| gptkbp:involvement |
gptkb:World_War_I
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| gptkbp:known_for |
Cosmic rays
cosmic rays discovery of cosmic rays |
| gptkbp:legacy |
pioneering work in high-altitude balloon experiments
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| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Austrian
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| gptkbp:research |
balloon experiments
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| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:New_York_City
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| gptkbp:significant_event |
participated in international conferences
published numerous scientific papers recognized for contributions to physics served on various scientific committees received honorary doctorates recognized for his humanitarian efforts contributed to the public understanding of science promoted international scientific collaboration advocated for scientific research funding advocated for the importance of cosmic ray research contributed to the development of radiation detection technology Nobel Prize awarded in 1936 advocated for the role of physics in society collaborated with other physicists conducted experiments in 1930s encouraged young scientists to pursue research first balloon flight in 1911 influenced future generations of physicists influenced the study of high-energy particles inspired research in particle physics involved in post-war scientific reconstruction lectured at various institutions promoted education in the sciences promoted the importance of scientific integrity. published findings in 1912 received accolades from scientific community supported scientific outreach programs advocated for ethical standards in scientific research participated in the establishment of scientific institutions discovery of the ionization of air at high altitudes recognized as a pioneer in the field of astrophysics contributed to the understanding of radiation physics |
| gptkbp:spouse |
Margarete Hess
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| gptkbp:won |
gptkb:1936_Nobel_Prize_in_Physics
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| gptkbp:work |
Hess's experiments on cosmic radiation
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Vienna_State
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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