Elsa Neumann
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Elsa Neumann (23 August 1872 – 23 July 1902) was a German physicist. She was the first woman to receive a PhD in physics from the University of Berlin, in 1899.
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Elsa Neumann | |
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Born | (1872-08-23)23 August 1872 |
Died | 23 July 1902(1902-07-23) (aged 29) |
Nationality | German |
Citizenship | German |
Alma mater | University of Berlin |
Known for | Being the first woman to receive a doctorate in physics from the University of Berlin (in 1899) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Physics, chemistry |
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