Michael Faraday
Michael Faraday (1791–1867)
Michael Faraday (pronounced: /ˈfærədeɪ/) was a British scientist who contributed significantly to the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. His main discoveries include electromagnetic induction, diamagnetism, and the laws of electrolysis.
Etymology
The surname "Faraday" is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English "fær", meaning "journey" or "expedition", and "dæg", meaning "day". The name thus signifies "a day's journey".
Related Terms
- Electromagnetism: The branch of physics involving the study of the electromagnetic force, a type of physical interaction that occurs between electrically charged particles.
- Electrochemistry: The branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical changes caused by electricity and the production of electricity by chemical reactions.
- Electromagnetic Induction: The production of an electromotive force across an electrical conductor in a changing magnetic field.
- Diamagnetism: A quantum mechanical phenomenon whereby a material becomes magnetic in an external magnetic field, but in the opposite direction.
- Electrolysis: A technique that uses a direct electric current to drive a non-spontaneous chemical reaction.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Michael Faraday
- Wikipedia's article - Michael Faraday
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