On The Sensational Helmholtz - Introduction
German post stamp issued on Helmholtz´s centennial of death in 1994 On the Sensational Helmholtz Helmholtz (1821-1894) is generally regarded as one of the foremost scientists and intellectuals of the world in the 19th century. In his native Germany, and even in other countries, he has been celebrated at every 50 years cycle after his birth and his death. His centennial in 1921 was honored by several ceremonies, academic and bibliographical productions, as much as in 1971, when both Germanies held parties for him, including the emission of postal stamps and other homages. In 1994, many books and papers were published as an account of his various theories generated in different fields, which are still highly influential today. Finally, 2021 is the 200th anniversary of Hermann von Helmholtz, his first celebration in the 21st century. We expect to contribute in a limited but systematic way, with the elaboration of several products and events that aim at identifying and conveying his c