ARLA/CLUSTER: o 1º. transformador foi apresentado por Faraday a 26 de Agosto de 1831

[João Costa > CT1FBF]

 Faraday transformed

The first electrical transformer was shown to the world by Michael
Faraday on August 26, 1831, contributing greatly to our knowledge of
electromagnetism and electrochemistry.

Although Michael Faraday had little formal education he was one of the
most influential scientists in history.

His research on the magnetic field around a conductor carrying a direct
current established the basis for the concept of the electromagnetic field
in physics.

Faraday found that magnetism could affect rays of light and the link
between the two. He similarly discovered the principle of
electromagnetic induction, diamagnetism, and the laws of electrolysis.

Faraday’s inventions of electromagnetic rotary devices formed the
foundation of electric motor technology, and it was largely due to his
efforts that electricity became practical for use in technology.

The unit of capacitance, the farad, is named in his honour.