Giovanni Giorgi
Italian physicist and engineer
Born
November 27th, 1871
153 years ago
Died
August 19th, 1950
74 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Italy
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Contributed to physics and engineering, developing the Giorgi system for electrical measurements. Published extensive work on the theory of electrodynamics. Served as a professor at several institutions, influencing the field of measurement science. Recognized for establishing the international standard of electrical units.
Developed the Giorgi system of electrical measurements
Published research on electrodynamics
Influenced measurement science education
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