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Hans W. Liepmann

1914 – 2009

American engineer

Physicist Engineer University teacher
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About Hans W. Liepmann

Lived 1914 – 2009 (aged 94). Hans W. Liepmann was an American physicist, engineer and university teacher.

Hans Wolfgang Liepmann (July 3, 1914 – June 24, 2009) was an American fluid dynamicist, aerospace scientist and emeritus Theodore von Kármán Professor of Aeronautics at the California Institute of Technology.

He is known for his numerous contributions in fluid mechanics covering a wide range of problem areas, such as flow instability and turbulence, gas kinetics, viscous compressible fluids and liquid helium flows. 1985: Otto Laporte Award by the American Physical Society 1986: National Medal of Science 1986: Daniel Guggenheim Medal 1993: National Medal of Technology for "Outstanding research contributions to the field of fluid mechanics"

Books 1957: (with Anatol Roshko) Elements of Gas Dynamics, John Wiley & Sons, Dover Publications (2002) 1947: (with Allen E. Puckett) Introduction to Aerodynamics of a Compressible Fluid, John Wiley & Sons

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Important facts

Born
3 July 1914, Berlin
Birth century
20th century
Died
24 June 2009, La Cañada Flintridge
Occupation
Physicist, engineer, university teacher
Nationality
United States
Education
RWTH Aachen University, University of Zurich, Universität Zürich
Employers
California Institute of Technology
Awards
National Medal of Technology and Innovation; Daniel Guggenheim Medal; Otto Laporte Award; National Medal of Science; Ludwig-Prandtl-Ring; Fellow of the American Physical Society; Fluid Dynamics Prize (APS); Worcester Reed Warner Medal
Also known as
Hans Wolfgang Liepmann

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Anatol Roshko
1923 – 2017
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1856 – 1930
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1902 – 1971
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hans W. Liepmann?

American engineer (1914-2009)

When was Hans W. Liepmann born?

Hans W. Liepmann was born on 3 July 1914 in Berlin.

When did Hans W. Liepmann die?

Hans W. Liepmann died on 24 June 2009 in La Cañada Flintridge.

What was Hans W. Liepmann's occupation?

Hans W. Liepmann was a physicist, engineer and university teacher.

What nationality was Hans W. Liepmann?

Hans W. Liepmann was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hans W. Liepmann

· Wikidata: Q1581070

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