Heinke

Heinke is a term that can refer to several different entities, including a family name, a company, and a mathematical concept. This article will provide a detailed overview of each of these aspects.

Heinke as a Family Name

The name Heinke is of German origin and is a relatively common surname in Germany and other German-speaking countries. Notable people with the surname Heinke include Heinke Dannhorn, a German mathematician, and Heinke Badewitz, a German film festival organizer.

Heinke Company

The Heinke company, officially known as Siebe Gorman & Company Ltd, is a British company that was founded in 1816. The company is known for its production of diving equipment, including the Heinke Submarine Escape Apparatus, a device designed to aid in the escape from a sunken submarine.

Heinke Function

In mathematics, the Heinke function is a special function used in the field of quantum mechanics. It is named after the German mathematician Heinke Dannhorn, who first introduced the function in her research.

See Also

• List of German surnames
• List of British companies
• List of special functions and eponyms

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