Józef Wierusz-Kowalski
Józef Wierusz-Kowalski | |
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| Born | 16 March 1866 |
| Died | 30 November 1927 (aged 61) |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Alma mater | University of Göttingen |
| Known for | Progressive phosphorescence |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Physics |
| Institutions | University of Fribourg, University of Warsaw |
| Thesis | Untersuchungen über die Festigkeit des Glases |
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Józef Wierusz-Kowalski (16 March 1866 – 30 November 1927) was a Polish physicist and diplomat. He discovered the phenomenon of progressive phosphorescence. He served as Rector of the University of Fribourg, and helped to establish the section for physics at the reopened University of Warsaw. After Polish independence was established, he served as the Polish ambassador to the Holy See, the Netherlands, Austria and Turkey.