Hans Christian Ørsted
Sobre o Autor
Hans Christian Ørsted was a prominent Danish physicist and chemist, most renowned for discovering the relationship between electricity and magnetism, which laid the groundwork for the field of electromagnetism. His groundbreaking experiment in 1820 demonstrated that an electric current could influence a magnetic compass, marking a significant advancement in scientific understanding. Ørsted's work not only contributed to physics but also resonated within the realms of philosophy and natural sciences, where he sought to unify the principles of nature.
Nacionalidade
Dinamarquês
Data de Nascimento
August 14, 1777
Local de Nascimento
Radsted, Sjaelland, Denmark
Data de Falecimento
March 9, 1851
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