Johann christian doppler biography sample

Austrian mathematician and physicist (1803–1853)

Christian Andreas Doppler (; German:[ˈkʁɪstiaːnˈdɔplɐ]; 29 November 1803 – 17 March 1853)^[1] was an Austrian mathematician and physicist.

He formulated the principle – now known as the Doppler effect – that the observed frequency of a wave depends on the relative speed of the source and the observer.

Biography

Early life and education

Doppler was born in Salzburg (today Austria) in 1803.

Johann christian doppler biography sample pdf

Doppler was the second son born to Johann Evangelist Doppler and Theresia Seeleuthner (Doppler). Doppler's father, Johann Doppler, was a third-generation stone mason in Salzburg.^[2] As a young boy, Doppler showed promise for his family's trade.^[3] However, due to his weak health, Doppler's father encouraged him instead to pursue a career in business.

Doppler started elementary education at the age of 13.^[4] After completion, he moved on to second