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Gustav Fechner

(1801–1887) Physicist Kingdom of Prussia

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Gustav Fechner was a physicist from the Kingdom of Prussia, best known for Nanna.

Quick Facts About Gustav Fechner

Born
April 19, 1801
Died
November 18, 1887
Nationality
Kingdom of Prussia
Profession
Physicist
Notable works
Nanna

About Gustav Fechner

Gustav Theodor Fechner was a German physicist, philosopher, and experimental psychologist. A pioneer in experimental psychology and founder of psychophysics, he inspired many 20th-century scientists and philosophers. He is also credited with demonstrating the non-linear relationship between psychological sensation and the physical intensity of a stimulus via the formula: , which became known as the Weber–Fechner law.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

honorary citizen of Leipzig honorary member of the Physics Association (Frankfurt am Main, Germany)

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