Heinrich Hertz
German physicist, radio wave pioneer
Born
February 22nd, 1857
168 years ago
Died
January 1st, 1894
131 years ago — 36 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Contributed significantly to the field of electromagnetism and wave theory. Conducted experiments in 1887 that proved the existence of electromagnetic waves, thus laying the groundwork for radio technology. Hertz's work verified James Clerk Maxwell's theories and demonstrated properties of waves, such as reflection, refraction, and polarization. Developed apparatus that generated and detected radio waves, furthering the understanding of wireless communication. The unit of frequency, hertz, is named in his honor, reflecting his contributions to the field.
Proved the existence of electromagnetic waves
Developed apparatus for generating radio waves
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