Michael Faraday
- Born:
- September 22, 1791, Newington Butts, Surrey, England
- Died:
- August 25, 1867, Hampton Court, Middlesex, England
- Nationality:
- British
- Profession(s):
- Scientist, Physicist, Chemist
Early Life and Education
- Born into a poor family in Newington Butts.
- Received a basic elementary education.
- Largely self-educated, reading extensively.
- Apprenticed to a bookbinder at age 14.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began working as a laboratory assistant to Humphry Davy at the Royal Institution in 1813.
- Rose through the ranks to become a prominent scientist and director of the Royal Institution's laboratory.
- Discovered electromagnetic induction in 1831, a pivotal discovery leading to the development of electric generators and transformers.
- Formulated Faraday's laws of electrolysis, fundamental to understanding electrochemical reactions.
- Discovered benzene in 1825.
- Developed the concept of electric and magnetic fields.
Notable Works
- Experimental Researches in Electricity (Published in series from 1839)
- Experimental Researches in Chemistry and Physics
Legacy and Impact
Michael Faraday's work laid the foundation for much of modern electrical technology. His discoveries in electromagnetism and electrochemistry revolutionized science and engineering, profoundly impacting the 19th and 20th centuries. Indeed, a detailed examination of how his groundbreaking work influenced subsequent scientific and technological progress is a central theme within 'camilla de la bedoyere biography of michael'.