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)
My aim was to establish a firm foundation for the theory of galvanic electricity.
The resistance of a circuit can be thought of as the impediment to the flow of current.
The current is the measure of the quantity of electricity flowing through a conductor per unit time.
The pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavor, regardless of immediate recognition.
Truth in science is often revealed through painstaking and meticulous investigation.
I have striven to make my work accessible to those who possess a basic understanding of mathematics.
The relationship between voltage, current, and resistance is fundamental to all electrical circuits.
The more precisely we define our terms, the more accurately we can describe nature.
My experiments were designed to isolate and quantify the individual factors influencing current flow.
The beauty of physics lies in its ability to explain complex phenomena with simple laws.
The initial skepticism towards my work only strengthened my resolve to prove its validity.
The principles I have laid out are universally applicable to all forms of electrical conduction.
A good theory not only explains what is observed but also predicts what will be observed.
The careful analysis of experimental data is paramount to scientific progress.
I have endeavored to present a complete and coherent theory of the galvanic circuit.
The flow of electricity is not a mysterious force, but a quantifiable phenomenon.
To understand the whole, one must first understand its constituent parts and their interactions.
My greatest satisfaction comes from knowing that my work has contributed to a deeper understanding of the physical world.
The consistency of experimental results across different conditions strengthens scientific conclusions.
The pursuit of knowledge is a journey, not a destination.
Contemporaries of Georg Ohm
Other Physicss born within 50 years of Georg Ohm (1789–1854).