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Birth and childhood
John Tyndall was a famous well-known physicist born in Leighlin Bridge, Ireland. Tyndall went to a private school and received a moderate education. -
Early years (college)
Tyndall then went to Germany and attended the University of Marburg. He earned his doctorate two years later. -
Start of his career
In 1853 Tyndall was appointed professor of natural philosophy at the Royal Institution, London. Tyndall examined the transmission of both radiant heat and light through various gases and vapors. He discovered that water vapor and carbon dioxide absorb much more radiant heat than the gases of the atmosphere and argued the consequent importance of those gases in moderating Earth’s climate (Barton, 2020). Ruth Barton. (July 2020) "John Tyndall"https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Tyndall -
Career later in life
Tyndall later became a member of the Royal Society. He also became a professor of Natural Philosophy at the Royal Institution -
More discoveries
He also discovered “Tyndallisation” – a bacteriological technique of sterilization. Tyndall explained why the sky is blue – blue light is scattered more by gases in the sky than other colors because of its short wavelength (Jackson,2020) Roland Jackson. (July 2020) "John Tyndall: the forgotten co-founder of climate science" https://theconversation.com/john-tyndall-the-forgotten-co-founder-of-climate-science-143499 -
Marriage and death
Tyndall didn't end up marrying until he was in his 50s. He married Louisa Charlotte in 1876. However, one night she mistakenly gave him Chloral instead of Magnesia. After this, John Tyndall had passed away. This happened in 1893.