Heinrich Hertz

Physics German 1857 – 1894 500 quotes

First to prove existence of electromagnetic waves

Quotes by Heinrich Hertz

Observation: 'The wave front advances uniformly.'

Paper 1890

Witty: 'Electricity's dance is elegant.'

Remark 1887

Interview: 'Theory and experiment in harmony.'

Interview 1892

Aphorism: 'Vision precedes victory.'

Saying 1888

Deathbed: 'Continue the work; the path is clear.'

Last Words 1894

Reflection: 'Life's brevity urges haste in discovery.'

Note 1893

Key: 'Electric radiation obeys Huygens' principle.'

Paper 1889

Joke: 'Waves are the postmen of physics.'

Humor 1890

Speech: 'The ether vibrates with potential.'

Excerpt 1885

Comeback: 'Observe, and be converted.'

Witty 1888

Personal: 'Happiness in harmonious work.'

Letter 1891

Observation: 'Damping reduces wave amplitude.'

Experiment 1887

Wisdom: 'Collaboration accelerates progress.'

Reflection 1886

Excerpt: 'The laws of optics apply to all waves.'

Electric Waves 1892

Humor: 'Sparks fly, ideas ignite.'

Joke 1889

Interview: 'Undulations confirm the theory.'

Quote 1893

Aphorism: 'Precision illuminates truth.'

Saying 1884

Letter: 'Your letter inspired new experiments.'

Correspondence 1885

Reflection: 'The end approaches, but work endures.'

Personal 1894

Observation: 'Transverse waves only in isotropic media.'

Paper 1890