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Michael Faraday

1791–1867 · Electromagnetism, Electrochemistry, Physics
English physicist and chemist, one of the greatest experimentalists in the history of science. He made fundamental contributions to the theory of electromagnetism: discovered electromagnetic induction, the laws of electrolysis, the rotation of the plane of polarization of light in a magnetic field. Invented the first electric motor and dynamo. His concept of the field became dominant in physics.

Biography

Born in London to a poor family, had almost no formal education. Worked as a bookbinder, then as a laboratory assistant to Humphry Davy. Became a professor at the Royal Institution, where he delivered the famous Christmas lectures. Declined many honors, including the presidency of the Royal Society.

Key discoveries

💡 Faraday was a deeply religious Christian and attended church every Sunday. Due to poor health, he declined offers to be buried in Westminster Abbey next to Newton.
"He considered that nothing is too wonderful to be true if it is consistent with the laws of nature."
Concepts
electromagnetismmagnetic reconnectionpolarimetry
Laws
Faraday effectFaraday's law of electromagnetic inductionlaw of conservation of electric charge
Scientists
James Clerk MaxwellShuji NakamuraWilhelm WienAlbert A. MichelsonRichard FeynmanJ. J. ThomsonLise MeitnerChristiaan Huygens

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