Georg Ohm
Formulated Ohm's Law, which states the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in an electrical circuit.
Most quoted
"The further the spiritual evolution of mankind advances, the more certain it seems to me that the path to genuine religiosity does not lie through the fear of life, and the fear of death, and blind faith, but through striving after rational knowledge."
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"Some gentlemen of science seem to believe that the only way to understand electricity is to be shocked by it. I prefer a more theoretical approach, less electrifying, perhaps, but certainly less hair-raising."
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"My law is like a good joke: simple, elegant, and once you hear it, you wonder why you didn't think of it yourself. And then you try to explain it to someone who doesn't get it, and it's no longer funny."
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All quotes by Georg Ohm (358)
The magnitude of the current in a circuit is directly proportional to the electromotive force and inversely proportional to the resistance.
A clear understanding of the fundamental principles is essential for any progress in science.
Mathematics is the only language in which we can express the laws of nature with precision.
The true value of an experiment lies in its ability to confirm or refute a theoretical prediction.
Without accurate measurement, there can be no true science.
The most beautiful system, if it does not agree with experiment, must be given up.
It is not enough to know; we must also apply. It is not enough to will; we must also do.
The path to scientific discovery is often paved with numerous failures and disappointments.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication in scientific explanation.
The laws of nature are not arbitrary; they are consistent and discoverable.
To understand electricity, one must first understand the relationships between its fundamental quantities.
My work is merely an attempt to bring mathematical rigor to the study of galvanic circuits.
The resistance of a conductor is a property inherent to the material and its dimensions.
The electromotive force is the driving power behind the current.
Observation and experiment are the cornerstones of natural philosophy.
The progress of science depends on the willingness to challenge existing paradigms.
I have sought to present the phenomena of the galvanic circuit in a clear and systematic manner.
The unit of resistance, now bearing my name, is a testament to the universality of these laws.
It is through the precise definition of terms that scientific understanding advances.
The application of mathematics to physical phenomena reveals their underlying order.
Contemporaries of Georg Ohm
Other Physicss born within 50 years of Georg Ohm (1789–1854).