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600 BCE
Thales of Miletus
A Greek philosopher, records that when he polishes amber with a piece of wool or ful, a static electric charge is created, attracting straw or feathers. We thing it's importat because is the first knowledge of magnetism. -
Galvani's Work
Shows that when moisture comes between two different metals, electricity is created. (Lead him to create the first batery). Is the beginnings of the battery. -
Christian Oersted
Holds a magnetic compass near a curret-carring wire, discovering electromagnetism. Confirmation of electromagnetism. -
Michael Faraday
Succeeds in building the first electric motor. Making possible the storage of electricity. -
Alexander Graham Bell
Patents the telephone, wich transmits speech over electric wires. Is the beginning of the communication through the telephone. -
Edison and Joseph Swan
Both apply for patents for carbon-filament incandescent lamps. -
Shuyler Wheeler
Makes the firts fan using an electrical motor. Is important for global public lighting. -
Nikola Tesla
Introduces the alternating current generator, allowing electricity to be distributed longer distances. -
Guglielmo Marconi
Harnesses electric waves in the air to produce the first practical radio signaling system -
American Lee De Forest
Invents a vacuum tube that amplifies radio signals, making the development of radio and television comunication possible. -
Electronic Computers
Electric Computers invented. Electric freezers, frying pans, portable mixers and improved air conditioners introduced. -
Atomic Energy
A nuclear reactor built at Arco, idaho, powers a generator, producing the first elecricity generated by atomic energy.