Erich Peter Wohlfarth

Erich Peter Wohlfarth
Born	December 17, 1924 Gleiwitz
Died	March 16, 1988 London
Nationality	German, British
Alma mater	University of Leeds
Known for	Stoner–Wohlfarth model
Awards	Fellow of the Institute of Physics; Distinguished Lecturer of the IEEE Magnetics Society (1979); IEEE Centennial Medal (1984)
Scientific career
Fields	Theoretical solid state physics; Magnetism
Doctoral advisor	E. C. Stoner (physicist)

Erich Peter Wohlfarth (December 7, 1924 in Gleiwitz, Upper Silesia – March 16, 1988, in London) was a theoretical physicist. He is known for his work in magnetism, in particular the Stoner–Wohlfarth model he developed together with his doctoral advisor and teacher, E.C. Stoner.

Wohlfarth's family emigrated from Germany to England in 1933 to escape political persecution. He was educated at Bingley Grammar School and went on to study at the University of Leeds, earning a B.S. in physics in 1946, and a Ph.D. in 1948 for work conducted under the supervision of E. C. Stoner. He was later awarded the D.Sc. degree in 1957, again by the University of Leeds. In 1948 he moved to Imperial College London to become a lecturer in the Department of Mathematics. In 1964, he was promoted to the position of Professor of Theoretical Magnetism.

See also

• Metamagnetism

Further reading

• Edwards, David M. (1988). "Professor E.P. Wohlfarh". Obituary. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials. 73 (2): i. Bibcode:1988JMMM...73D...1.. doi:10.1016/0304-8853(88)90281-8.
• Kneller, E.; Methfessel, S.; Wagner, D. (1988). "Nachruf auf Erich Peter Wohlfarth". Physik Journal. 44 (6): 178. doi:10.1002/phbl.19880440613.
• Stuart, J. T. (25 March 1988). "Obituary of E. P. Wohlfarth: An expert on magnetism". The Guardian. London. p. 35.
• "Professor E. P. Wohlfarth". Obituary. The Times. No. 63033. London. 19 March 1988. p. 10.