The Earliest Electromagnetic Instruments by Robert A. Chipman

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Author Chipman, Robert A.
Title The Earliest Electromagnetic Instruments
Note Reading ease score: 38.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "The Earliest Electromagnetic Instruments" by Robert A. Chipman is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century, specifically the 1960s. This detailed work examines the early development of electromagnetic instrumentation, tracing the theoretical and practical contributions of various scientists during the years before and after 1800. The book likely delves into notable inventions, discoveries, and the key figures involved in the evolution of these instruments, particularly those related to electrostatics and electromagnetic effects. In this book, Chipman explores the historical context and significance of early electromagnetic instruments, focusing on pivotal figures such as Alessandro Volta and Hans Christian Oersted. The text details how Volta's invention of the voltaic pile laid the groundwork for electromagnetic studies, leading to Oersted's groundbreaking discovery of the relationship between electricity and magnetism. Chipman also reviews the contributions of several contemporaries who independently created early electromagnetic devices, highlighting the competition and collaboration among these early scientists. Overall, this work serves as an insightful account of the emergence of electromagnetic technology and the instrumental innovations that shaped its trajectory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class Q: Science
LoC Class T: Technology
Subject Electric apparatus and appliances
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EBook-No. 34061
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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