Hans Geitel

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Hans Friedrich Karl Geitel was a physicist who did research on atmospheric electricity, ionization, and solar radiation. He developed precise scientific instruments and made new measurements, generally working with Julius Elster.[1][2][3]

Elster and Geitel showed that radioactivity caused the ionization of the atmosphere. This may have been their best-known finding, and was published in 1901. They appear to have been first to hypothesize that radioactivity decaying atoms was a source of radioactivity, in a work published in 1899. '"Elster and Geitel published about 200 papers during their scientific career, 72 of which dealt with atmospheric phenomena." Most named both as coauthors. They were nominated several times for the Nobel physics prize.[1]

Geitel was born in Braunschweig, Germany. His father was a forest superintendent, mainly in Blankenburg.[1]

This person had 12 publications and 0 patents in this database.

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Names Hans Geitel; Hans Friedrich Karl Geitel
Countries DE
Locations Braunschweig, Blankenburg
Occupations scientist, physicist
Tech areas Meteorology, atmosphere, Electricity
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Affiliations Julius Elster
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Birth date 16 June 1855
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