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Questions about Heinrich Friedrich Weber

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did Heinrich Friedrich Weber enter the University of Jena?

Heinrich Friedrich Weber entered the University of Jena around 1861. He initially pursued mathematics before switching to physics under the influence of Ernst Abbe.

What was the duration of the partnership between Heinrich Friedrich Weber and Hermann von Helmholtz?

The partnership between Heinrich Friedrich Weber and Hermann von Helmholtz lasted three years from 1871 through 1874. During this time they established a new laboratory in Berlin and developed experimental optics together.

Why were Heinrich Friedrich Weber's specific heat measurements considered anomalous?

Heinrich Friedrich Weber measured specific heats for carbon, boron, and silicon that were noticeably smaller than Dulong Petit law predictions. These values increased rapidly with temperature and only matched standard expectations beyond 1,000 degrees Celsius.

How old were Albert Einstein and Mileva Marić when Heinrich Friedrich Weber gave them their lowest grades?

Albert Einstein and Mileva Marić received scores of 4.5 and 4.0 respectively on a scale from one to six during their studies at the Zürich Polytechnic. This occurred after a disagreement over lecture content which Weber claimed were fifty years out of date.