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Unearthed notebooks shed light on Victorian genius who inspired Einstein
- The Victorian scientist Michael Faraday's unearthed notebooks reveal his groundbreaking discoveries in physics and chemistry, which inspired Albert Einstein's theory of relativity.
- The notebooks contain Faraday's meticulous notes from lectures by Sir Humphry Davy in 1812, showcasing his deep understanding and illustrations of scientific experiments.
- Despite his humble background and limited education, Faraday's notes demonstrate his dedication to understanding and visualizing scientific principles.
- Faraday's desire to pursue science led him to present his notebook to Davy, eventually securing a laboratory assistant role at the Royal Institution in 1813.
- Faraday's work at the Royal Institution led to discoveries such as electromagnetic rotation, the electric motor, electric generator, and laws of electrolysis.
- His experiments, including the Faraday effect proving the connection between light and electromagnetism, paved the way for Einstein's theory of relativity.
- Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction, which Einstein credited for his theory, is regarded as a foundational contribution to modern physics.
- Key pages from Faraday's notebooks will be accessible online from 24 March, coinciding with the 200th anniversary of the Royal Institution Christmas lectures, founded by Faraday in 1825.
- Faraday's emphasis on self-education and scientific outreach continues to inspire future generations, aligning with the Royal Institution's mission to promote science to diverse audiences.
- The digitization of Faraday's notebooks aims to make his groundbreaking work readily available and searchable online for researchers and enthusiasts.
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