Wilhelm Eduard Weber (Noun)
Meaning
German physicist and brother of E. H. Weber; noted for his studies of terrestrial magnetism (1804-1891).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Wilhelm Eduard Weber was a renowned German physicist who made significant contributions to the field of terrestrial magnetism during the 19th century.
- Weber's work on terrestrial magnetism led to a deeper understanding of the Earth's magnetic field and its variations over time.
- Wilhelm Eduard Weber collaborated with Carl Friedrich Gauss to establish the first magnetic observatory in Göttingen, Germany.
- As a professor of physics at the University of Göttingen, Wilhelm Eduard Weber supervised numerous students and conducted extensive research on electromagnetism.
- Wilhelm Eduard Weber's research on terrestrial magnetism laid the foundation for later scientists to study the Earth's magnetic field and its effects on the environment.