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 electromotive force is the work done per unit charge.
The current is the rate of flow of charge.
The relationship between voltage, current, and resistance is fundamental.
The study of electricity is a vast and fertile field.
The principles laid out here form the basis of electrical engineering.
I have striven to present the subject in such a way that it may be understood by anyone who has a knowledge of the elements of algebra and geometry.
The results of my investigations are so simple and clear that I cannot doubt their truth.
It is a bitter pill to swallow, to see one's work ignored and misunderstood.
I have no other aim than to contribute to the advancement of science.
The truth will out, even if it takes time.
My work is a testament to the power of mathematical reasoning in understanding the physical world.
I find solace in my work, even when the world seems to conspire against me.
The greatest reward for a scientist is the recognition of his peers.
I have always believed that simplicity is the hallmark of truth.
The path of discovery is often fraught with difficulties, but the pursuit of knowledge is its own reward.
I am but a humble servant of science, striving to uncover its secrets.
The beauty of physics lies in its ability to explain the most complex phenomena with elegant laws.
I have dedicated my life to understanding the mysteries of electricity, and I have no regrets.
The intensity of the current is directly proportional to the electromotive force and inversely proportional to the total resistance of the circuit.
It is not enough to observe; one must also quantify and analyze.
Contemporaries of Georg Ohm
Other Physicss born within 50 years of Georg Ohm (1789–1854).