Sujet
Jean Bernard Leon Foucault (1819-1868), French physicist, 19th century. Artist: Unknown
Légende
Jean Bernard Leon Foucault (1819-1868), French physicist, 19th century. Known especially for his research on the speed of light, he also improved astronomical instruments, especially the telescope. In 1852 he invented the gyroscope; and investigated the eddy current (known also as the Foucault current).
Oxford Science Archive
Date
1800
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images
Notre référence
HRM19B65_027
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
49,9Mo (2,7Mo) / 31,8cm x 39,3cm / 3761 x 4640 (300dpi)