Michael Faraday
Michael Faraday
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Experimental Techniques and Apparatus Timeline

This timeline highlights the ingenuity and resourcefulness Michael Faraday displayed in designing and constructing his own experimental apparatus, crucial to his groundbreaking discoveries.
Homemade Equipment
Early Experiments
Due to limited resources, Faraday often built his own experimental apparatus using readily available materials. This hands-on approach fostered his deep understanding of the principles underlying his experiments.
Simple Electromagnetic Rotation Device
Electromagnetic Rotation Experiment
The simple yet elegant apparatus used to demonstrate electromagnetic rotation showcased Faraday's ability to design experiments that clearly illustrated fundamental principles.
Coils and Galvanometer
Electromagnetic Induction Experiments
Faraday used coils of wire connected to a galvanometer (an instrument for detecting electric current) to demonstrate electromagnetic induction. He meticulously varied the experimental setup to explore the factors affecting the induced current.
Continuous Refinement
Improved Apparatus
Faraday continuously refined his experimental techniques and apparatus, striving for greater precision and clarity in his measurements. He often modified existing instruments or designed entirely new ones to suit his specific research needs.