Augusto Righi
Italian physicist (1850–1920) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Augusto Righi (27 August 1850 – 8 June 1920) was an Italian physicist and a pioneer in the study of electromagnetism. He was born and died in Bologna.
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Augusto Righi | |
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Born | (1850-08-27)27 August 1850 |
Died | 8 June 1920(1920-06-08) (aged 69) |
Alma mater | University of Bologna |
Known for | Induction electrometer, Microwaves, Magnetic hysteresis |
Awards | Matteucci Medal (1882) Hughes Medal (1905) |
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Academic advisors | Antonio Pacinotti |
Notable students | Guglielmo Marconi |
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