Electromagnetic Engines: Pre-technology and Development Immediately Following Faraday's Discovery of Electromagnetic Rotations

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Summary

This article on the early history of electromagnetic research discusses Joseph Henry's development of the first reciprocating motor in 1831. Discussion of Henry's work and an illustration of his device appear on pages 55 to 59. Henry would become the first Secretary of the Smithsonian in 1846.

Subject

  • Henry, Joseph 1797-1878
  • Faraday, Michael 1791-1867

Category

Smithsonian History Bibliography

Contained within

History of Technology 13 (Journal)

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Date

1991

Topic

  • Electric apparatus and appliances
  • Electricity
  • Electromagnets
  • Motors
  • Electromagnet
  • Electromagnetism

Edition

Edition of book

Physical description

Number of pages: 32; Page numbers: 41-72

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