Hermann Arthur Jahn
Hermann Arthur Jahn | |
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| Born | 31 May 1907 |
| Died | 24 October 1979 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | English |
| Alma mater | University College, London (BSc, 1928) University of Leipzig (PhD) |
| Known for | Jahn–Teller effect |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Quantum Mechanics |
| Institutions | University of Southampton |
| Doctoral advisor | Werner Heisenberg |
Hermann Arthur Jahn (German pronunciation: [ˈhɛrman ˈartuːɐ̯ ˈjaːn]) (31 May 1907 in Colchester, England – 24 October 1979 in Southampton) was a British scientist of German descent. With Edward Teller, he identified the Jahn–Teller effect.
He is not to be confused with Hermann Jahn, the 20th Century German politician, or Hermann Jahn the 20th Century German biologist.