Peter Rieß
German physicist (1805-1883) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 78
Peter Theophil Riess was a German physicist, known mostly for his work in electricity, particularly friction electricity, but also in the field of electromagnetic induction.
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In the latter work he developed two devices, the spark micrometer and the Riess spiral coils, both of which were used by Heinrich Hertz in his experiments to prove the propagation of electromagnetic waves.
Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1805 to 1883 · aged 78
