Michael FaradayMichael Faraday, an English scientist who lived from 22 September 1791 to 25 August 1867, made important advances in the study of electrochemistry and electromagnetism. His key contributions include an understanding of the fundamentals of electrolysi, diamagnetism, and electromagnetic induction. Despite having minimal formal schooling, Faraday was one of history's most important scientists. Faraday developed the idea of the electromagnetic field in physics from his studies of the magnetic field surrounding a conductor carrying a direct current. He also discovered the rules of electrolysis and the fundamentals of electromagnetic induction and diamagnetism. Electric motor technology was built on his electromagnetic rotary device ideas, and it was essentially his work that made electricity practicable for application in technology. His courses on chemistry and electricity covered the following topics: The Foundations of Chemistry, 1841 First Electricity Principles, published in 1843 The Chemical Evolution of a Candle, 1848 1851: Alluring Forces Voltaic Electricity in 1853; The Chemistry of Combustion in 1854; The following were published in 1855: The Distinctive Properties of the Common Metals; Static Electricity in 1857; Metallic Properties in 1858; and The Different Forces of Matter and Their Relationships in 1859. Read More Read Less