Arnold Sommerfeld quotes

Arnold Sommerfeld was a German theoretical physicist who made pioneering contributions to atomic and quantum physics. His work laid the foundation for the development of quantum mechanics and influenced many leading scientists. He trained and mentored several Nobel Prize winners during his distinguished academic career. Here are 2 of his quotes:

Zuko saysThermodynamics is a funny subject. The first time you go through it, you don't understand it at all. The second time you go through it, you think you understand it, except for one or two small points. The third time you go through it, you know you don't understand it, but by that time you are so used to it, so it doesn't bother you any more. (Arnold Sommerfeld)
If I knew something about it, I wouldn't lecture on it! View quote
Arnold Sommerfeld

Arnold Sommerfeld

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Occupation: German Physicist
Born: December 5, 1868
Died: April 26, 1951
Quotes count: 2
Wikipedia: Arnold Sommerfeld

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