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Silvanus Phillips Thompson

British physicist and historian
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June 19, 1851, York, Yorkshire, Eng.
Died:
June 12, 1916, London (aged 64)
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X-ray
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Silvanus Phillips Thompson (born June 19, 1851, York, Yorkshire, Eng.—died June 12, 1916, London) was a British physicist and historian of science known for contributions in electrical machinery, optics, and X rays. He received both a B.A. (1869) and a D.Sc. (1878) from the University of London and was a popular teacher at University College, Bristol (1876–85), and at the City and Guilds Technical College, Finsbury (1885–1916). While teaching, Thompson contributed to the development of electric dynamo machines and radiotelegraphy. Thompson was a prolific lecturer and writer on a wide range of scientific and technical subjects. Among his many works ...(100 of 149 words)

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