Heinrich Hertz

Physics German 1857 – 1894 500 quotes

First to prove existence of electromagnetic waves

Quotes by Heinrich Hertz

Contemplation of nature brings peace.

Letter 1891

The vector nature of fields is fundamental.

Scientific Paper 1887

Doubt not the power of simple ideas.

Speech 1885

Refraction occurs when waves enter new media.

Electric Waves 1890

The essence of life is growth through challenge.

Personal Reflection 1892

Ampere's law governs magnetic fields around currents.

Early Work 1886

Innovation springs from necessity and curiosity.

Interview 1889

The loop antenna detects magnetic components.

Experimental Note 1888

Science is a relay race across generations.

Lecture 1893

Faraday's lines of force find mathematical expression.

Letter 1887

The thrill of confirmation is science's reward.

Journal 1888

Boundary conditions define wave behavior.

Scientific Paper 1890

Humility tempers the arrogance of knowledge.

Correspondence 1885

Electric waves can be photographed with suitable apparatus.

Speech Excerpt 1889

The finite mind grasps infinite truths piecemeal.

Personal Note 1891

Coulomb's law extends to dynamic cases.

Electric Waves 1887

Every dawn brings new opportunities for discovery.

Letter to Family 1886

The impedance matching optimizes energy transfer.

Experimental Report 1888

Truth endures beyond the fleeting fame.

Speech 1892

Gauss's theorem applies to electric flux.

Early Lecture 1885