Elsa Neumann | |
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 Graduation from the University of Berlin, 1899 | |
| Born | 23 August 1872 |
| Died | 23 July 1902 (aged 29) |
| Nationality | German |
| Citizenship | German |
| Alma mater | University of Berlin |
| Known for | Being the first woman to receive a doctorate in physics from the University of Berlin (in 1899) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Physics, chemistry |
Elsa Neumann (23 August 1872 – 23 July 1902) was a German physicist. She was the first woman to receive a PhD in physics from the University of Berlin, in 1899.