"Michael Faraday, His Life and Work" by Silvanus P. Thompson is a historical biography that recounts the extraordinary life of Michael Faraday, a leading light in the realms of electrical engineering and physics. The story shines a light on Faraday's humble beginnings and unwavering commitment to knowledge. Despite limited schooling, his zeal for science ignited during a bookbinding apprenticeship, fueling his attendance at pivotal lectures. These formative experiences laid the foundation for his revolutionary work at the Royal Institution under the guidance of Sir Humphry Davy, ultimately transforming him into a scientific icon through his groundbreaking contributions to electromagnetism and electrochemistry.
Michael Faraday, His Life and Work
By Silvanus P. (Silvanus Phillips) Thompson
Witness how a curious mind, born into poverty, overcomes obstacles to revolutionize the world of science with electrifying discoveries.
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About the AuthorSilvanus Phillips Thompson was an English professor of physics at the City and Guilds Technical College in Finsbury, England. He was elected to the Royal Society in 1891 and was known for his work as an electrical engineer and as an author. Thompson's most enduring publication is his 1910 text Calculus Made Easy, which teaches the fundamentals of infinitesimal calculus, and is still in print. Thompson also wrote a popular physics text, Elementary Lessons in Electricity and Magnetism, as well as biographies of Lord Kelvin and Michael Faraday.
Silvanus Phillips Thompson was an English professor of physics at the City and Guilds Technical College in Finsbury, England. He was elected to the Royal Society in 1891 and was known for his work as an electrical engineer and as an author. Thompson's most enduring publication is his 1910 text Calculus Made Easy, which teaches the fundamentals of infinitesimal calculus, and is still in print. Thompson also wrote a popular physics text, Elementary Lessons in Electricity and Magnetism, as well as biographies of Lord Kelvin and Michael Faraday.
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