André-Marie Ampère
One of the founders of the science of classical electromagnetism, which he referred to as 'electrodynamics'.
Most quoted
"The most general law of electrodynamic action is that two elements of current attract or repel each other in the inverse ratio of the square of their distance, and in the direct ratio of the product of their lengths and of the sines of the angles which they make with the line joining them."
— from Théorie mathématique des phénomènes électrodynamiques, uniquement déduite de l'expérience, 1826
"The force between two current elements is proportional to the product of their lengths, to the product of the currents they carry, and to the sine of the angle between their directions, and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them."
— from Mémoire sur la théorie mathématique des phénomènes électrodynamiques, uniquement déduite de l'expérience, 1826
"The facts are the only things that are certain in science, and the only way to arrive at truth is to observe them carefully and to deduce from them, by means of rigorous reasoning, the laws that govern them."
— from Essai sur la philosophie des sciences, ou Exposition analytique d'une classification naturelle de toutes les connaissances humaines
All quotes by André-Marie Ampère (369)
The force between two current elements is directed along the line joining them.
The most beautiful discoveries are those that open up new avenues of research.
The electric current is a source of magnetic force.
The ultimate goal of science is to unify all knowledge.
The most important quality of a scientist is intellectual honesty.
The force between two current elements is perpendicular to the plane containing them.
The universe is a vast and complex machine.
The true scientist is a humble seeker of truth.
The electric current is the cause of all magnetic phenomena.
The pursuit of knowledge is the noblest of all human endeavors.
The most important discoveries are often made by accident.
The force between two current elements is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
The universe is a harmonious system.
The true scientist is one who is always open to new ideas.
The electric current is a fundamental phenomenon of nature.
The most important thing in life is to learn and to grow.
The laws of electrodynamics are the foundation of all electrical engineering.
The human mind is capable of understanding the most complex phenomena.
The beauty of science lies in its ability to explain the world around us.
The force between two current elements is proportional to the product of their currents.
Contemporaries of André-Marie Ampère
Other Physicss born within 50 years of André-Marie Ampère (1775–1836).