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Roman Ulrich Sexl

1939 – 1986

Austrian physicist

Physicist University teacher
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About Roman Ulrich Sexl

Lived 1939 – 1986 (aged 46). Roman Ulrich Sexl was an Austrian physicist and university teacher, known for General relativity and Special relativity.

Life

His most cited work is "On the gravitational field of a massless particle" together with Peter C. Aichelburg. Since 1972 he was professor for Cosmology and General Relativity at the University of Vienna, where, from 1969, he was director of the Institute of Theoretical Physics. From 1971 to 1975 he was the director of the Institute for Space Exploration at the Austrian Academy of Sciences.

In 1980 he received the Robert Wichard-Pohl prize. Today there is the annual Roman-Ulrich-Sexl-Prize for extraordinary achievements in teaching physics.

Publications Relativity (1972) Gravitation and Cosmology (1975) Relativity, Groups and Particles (1975)

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Important facts

Born
19 October 1939, Vienna
Birth century
20th century
Died
10 July 1986, Vienna
Occupation
Physicist, university teacher
Nationality
Austria
Known for
General relativity, Special relativity
Education
University of Vienna, Miami University
Employers
University of Vienna
Awards
Robert Wichard Pohl Prize

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Roman Ulrich Sexl?

Austrian physicist (1939-1986)

When was Roman Ulrich Sexl born?

Roman Ulrich Sexl was born on 19 October 1939 in Vienna.

When did Roman Ulrich Sexl die?

Roman Ulrich Sexl died on 10 July 1986 in Vienna.

What was Roman Ulrich Sexl's occupation?

Roman Ulrich Sexl was a physicist and university teacher.

What was Roman Ulrich Sexl known for?

Roman Ulrich Sexl was known for General relativity and Special relativity.

What nationality was Roman Ulrich Sexl?

Roman Ulrich Sexl was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roman Ulrich Sexl

· Wikidata: Q113721

· DBpedia: Roman Ulrich Sexl

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