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William Grylls Adams

British physicist (1836-1915)

  • Fame37.8
  • Momentum2.5
  • Wikipedia153
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Lived 1836–1915, aged 79
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  • Era
    1836–1915
    Aged 79
  • Awards
    3
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-06-17

William Grylls Adams was professor of Natural Philosophy at King's College, London. He was active in research on subjects ranging from light, magnetism, and astronomy to electrical power generation and transmission. His research in optics yielded the discovery that certain materials, notably selenium, produce an electric current when exposed to light. Adams also actively participated in many academic societies and held major positions within the societies.

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