Julius Elster facts for kids
Julius Johann Phillipp Ludwig Elster (born December 24, 1854, died April 6, 1920) was a German teacher and a brilliant physicist. He is best known for his important work with his friend and colleague, Hans Geitel. Together, they made many discoveries about electricity and radioactivity, helping us understand the world around us better.
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A Scientist's Life
Julius Elster was born in a town called Blankenburg. He grew up in the same neighborhood as Hans Friedrich Geitel. Hans's father was a forester, and his family moved to Blankenburg in 1861. Julius and Hans went to school and high school together.
Their friendship grew stronger because they both loved natural sciences. They studied together at universities in Heidelberg and Berlin. After finishing their studies, they both became teachers.
Working Together
In 1881, Elster and Geitel started working at the Herzogliche Große Schule (Ducal Great School) in Wolfenbüttel. Even though they were busy teaching, they used their free time for experimental research. This means they did many science experiments to learn new things. Their teamwork led to many important discoveries in physics.
Later Life and Recognition
In 1915, Julius Elster received a special award called an honorary doctorate. He shared this honor with his friend Hans Geitel from the Braunschweig University of Technology. This award recognized their amazing contributions to science.
In 1919, Julius Elster was diagnosed with diabetes. He passed away in April 1920 while staying at a spa in Bad Harzburg. His work with Hans Geitel left a lasting impact on the world of physics.
