Mathematician:Joseph Henry

Mathematician

American scientist who discovered the electromagnetic phenomenon of self-inductance.

Discovered mutual inductance independently of Michael Faraday.

Developed the electromagnet into a practical device.

Nationality

American

History

• Born: December 17, 1797 in Albany, New York, U.S.
• Died: May 13, 1878 in Washington, D.C., U.S.

Theorems and Definitions

• Henry (unit of inductance)
  • Abhenry

Definitions of concepts named for Joseph Henry can be found here.

Sources

• 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): henry
• 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): henry