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Heinrich Hertz
Electromagnetic Radio Waves
Born 1857 🇩🇪 Germany 1887
⚛️ Known For
1
First experimental proof of Maxwell's electromagnetic waves
2
Discovered the photoelectric effect (later explained by Einstein)
3
Unit of frequency (Hz) named in his honour
Proved Maxwell's electromagnetic theory
Quick Facts
Field
⚛️ Physics
Country
🇩🇪 Germany
Born
1857
Key Year
1887
Invention
Electromagnetic Radio Waves