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An anniversary of an experiment that transformed the world
Two hundred years ago, the relationship between magnetism and electricity was not an established fact. It had been known that thunderbolts created certain magnetic effects, but there was no proof that magnetism and electricity were related, until 1820, when Hans … Continue reading
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Tagged discovery, electricity, electromagnetism, experiment, Faraday, History of physics, history of science, induction, transformer, transformers
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George Green’s birthday
When one is asked to name prominent English scientists who forged our understanding of electricity and magnetism, the two giants that immediately pop to mind: Michael Faraday (1791– 1867), who established the basis for the concept of the electromagnetic field, … Continue reading
Benjamin Franklin’s birthday
Benjamin Franklin Drawing Electricity from the Sky, picture by Benjamin West “If all printers were determined not to print anything till they were sure it would offend nobody, there would be very little printed.” Benjamion Franklin, Apology for Printers (1730).
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Tagged Ben Franklin, Benjamin Franklin, birthday, electricity, Gulf Stream, History of physics, history of science
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