Wolfgang Paul Quotes

In 1952, I was appointed Professor at the University of Bonn and Director of the Physics Institute, with very good students waiting for a thesis advisor.

Wolfgang Paul

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• In 1952, I was appointed Professor at the University of Bonn and Director of the Physics Institute, with very good students waiting for a thesis advisor.

  

  Wolfgang Paul
  • Director
  • Professor
  • University Of Bonn