From Oersted to Ampere: 1820, Annus Mirabilis for the Electric Sciences [Historical Corner]
Resource type
Journal article
Creator (person)
Savini, Antonio
Bowers, Brian
Date published
October 2020
Abstract
We review the contributions of Oersted and Ampere, who helped explain the magnetic effect of electric current and its resulting mechanical action. Because of their exceptional discoveries, which occurred in the summer of 1820, that year appears as an annus mirabilis in the history of the electric science.
Journal title
IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine
Volume
62
Issue
5
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
ISSN
1045-9243
eISSN
1558-4143
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