In 1912 he became professor of experimental physics at the university.
The center was a world leader in nuclear and experimental physics.
He has done research in both theoretical and experimental physics.
The building includes a department of general and experimental physics along with many other departments.
This interest started his successful lifelong career in experimental nuclear physics.
He also produced original work in mathematical and experimental physics.
From 1968 to 1999 he was professor for experimental physics in Würzburg.
From 1921 he headed the department of experimental physics.
Up until the late 19th century and early 20th century, experimental physics in Germany was considered as having a higher status within the community.
During his career he published more than 300 papers, some of which delved into experimental physics.