Georg Ohm

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Georg Simon Ohm (16 March 1789 – 6 July 1854) was a German physicist and mathematician.

Ohm began his studies with the Alessandro Volta, an Italian scientist.

Ohm discovered that the potential difference (voltage) applied across a conductor and the resultant electric current is proportional to his own invention.

This relationship is also known as Ohm's law.

Early life

Georg Simon Ohm was born in Erlangen, Brandenburg-Bayreuth (then part of the Holy Roman Empire), son to locksmith Johann Wolfgang Ohm, and Maria Elizabeth Beck, daughter of a tailor in Erlangen, was born. Although his parents were not formal educated, Ohm's father was a respected man who had trained himself to a high degree and was able to give his sons a great education by his own teachings. Georg Simon, his younger brother Martin, who later became a well-known mathematician, and his sister Elizabeth Barbara were among the seven children of the family's seven children to survive: Georg Simon, Georg Simon, only three of the seven children survived to adulthood. When his mother was ten years old, he died as a child.

Georg and Martin were taught by their parents from an early age to a high standard in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and philosophy. Georg Simon attended Erlangen Gymnasium from age eleven to fifteen, where he did not receive much in the area of scientific education, which was starkly contrary to Georg and Martin's father's inspired instruction. According to Karl Christian von Langsdorf, a professor at the University of Erlangen, the Ohms had a resemblance to the Bernoulli family.

Ohm's father, Georg Ohm's, was worried that his son was wasting his educational resources, so he sent him to Switzerland. Ohm took up teaching mathematics in a school in Gottstadt, Nidau, in September 1806.

In early 1809, Karl Christian von Langsdorf left the University of Erlangen to work in the University of Heidelberg. With Langsdorf in Heidelberg, Ohm wanted to resume his mathematical studies. Langsdorf, on the other hand, recommended that Ohm conduct mathematical research on his own, and that Ohm read Euler, Laplace, and Lacroix's works. Rather reluctantly, Ohm took his advice, but he resigned from his teaching position in Gottstatt Monastery in March 1809 to become a private tutor in Neuchâtel. For two years, he served as a tutor, but he continued his mathematical study after Langsdorf's advice. He returned to Erlangen University in April 1811, having graduated in April 1811.

Ohm's own research he drafted for his doctorate, which he received from the University of Erlangen on October 25, 1811. He joined the faculty as a mathematics lecturer but left the school after three semesters due to poor results. He could not survive on his salary as a lecturer. At a poor quality school in Bamberg that Ohm accepted in January 1813, the Bavarian government gave him a job as a math and physics instructor. Georg started writing an elementary textbook on geometry as a way to demonstrate his skills. In February 1816, the school was closed. Ohm was later sent by the Bavarian government in Bamberg to help out with math instruction.

Ohm's completed manuscript was sent to King Wilhelm III of Prussia after his posting in Bamberg. On September 11, 1817, the King was content with Ohm's book, and offered Ohm a job at the Jesuit Gymnasium in Cologne. This school had a reputation for quality science education, and Ohm was expected to teach physics rather than mathematics. The physics laboratory was well equipped, allowing Ohm to begin experiments in physics. Ohm, the son of a locksmith, had some practical experience with mechanical equipment.

In 1827, Ohm published Die galvanische Kette, mathematischer bearbeitet (The Galvanic Circuit Investigates Mathematically). Ohm's college did not value his work, and he resigned from his position. He then applied to, and was employed by, the Polytechnic School of Nuremberg. Ohm began at the Polytechnic School of Nuremberg in 1833, and he became a professor of experimental physics at the University of Munich in 1852.

Ohm's 1849 contribution to Molecular Physics (Molecular Physics). He said in the preface to this book that he wanted to write a second and third volume "and if God gives me a long time," says the author. However, after finding that an original discovery was being awaited by a Swedish scientist, he did not reveal it, saying, 'Man proposes, and God destroys'. The trial that gave me the first hint at my investigation has turned into disinformation, and a new one, unplanned by me, has been launched in its place."

Ohm was born in Munich in 1854 and is buried in the Alter Südfriedhof. In a German book, he would have a collection of his letters, which shows that he used to sign some of his letters with the word "Gott befohlen, G S Ohm," which means "Commended to God."

Life in university

Georg Ohm's father, who was worried that his son was wasting his educational resources, took him to Switzerland. Ohm took up teaching mathematics in a school in Gottstadt, Nidau, in September 1806.

Karl Christian von Langsdorf left the University of Erlangen in early 1809 to take up a position in the University of Heidelberg. With Langsdorf in Heidelberg, Ohm wanted to re-invent his mathematical studies. Langsdorf, on the other hand, advised Ohm to pursue math on his own and recommended that Ohm read Euler, Laplace, and Lacroix's works. Rather reluctantly, Ohm took his advice, but he left his teaching position in Gottstatt Monastery in March 1809 to become a private tutor in Neuchâtel. For two years as a tutor, he fulfilled Langsdorf's instructions and continued his mathematical research. He returned to Erlangen in April 1811 from the University of Erlangen.

Ohm's own research prepared him for his doctorate, which he obtained from the University of Erlangen on October 25, 1811. He enrolled as a mathematics lecturer right away but left after three semesters due to unpromising prospects. He could not survive as a lecturer because his salary was not enough. At a poor quality school in Bamberg where Ohm accepted in January 1813, the Bavarian government gave him a job as a mathematics and physics teacher. Georg started writing an elementary textbook on geometry as a way to demonstrate his skills, but he was unwell with his work. In February 1816, the academy was closed. Ohm was then sent by the Bavarian government to Bamberg to help with mathematics teaching.

Ohm finished his manuscript to King Wilhelm III of Prussia after his assignment in Bamberg. The King was delighted with Ohm's book and offered Ohm a position at the Jesuit Gymnasium of Cologne on September 11, 1817. This school had a reputation for high science education, and Ohm was expected to teach physics in lieu of mathematics. The physics laboratory was well equipped, allowing Ohm to begin experiments in physics. Ohm, the son of a locksmith, had some practical experience with mechanical equipment.

Ohm's Die galvanische Kette, mathematischer bearbeitet (The Galvanic Circuit Investigated Mathematically) was published in 1827. Ohm's college did not understand his work, and he resigned from his post. He then applied to, and was employed by, Nuremberg's Polytechnic School. Ohm began studying at the Polytechnic School of Nuremberg in 1833, and at the University of Munich in 1852, he became a professor of experimental physics.

Ohm's 1849 contribution to Molecular Physik (Molecular Physics). He hoped to write a second and third volume "and if God gives me a long time," he wrote in the preface to this book. However, when finding that an original discovery was being predicted by a Swedish scientist, he did not reveal it, saying, "Man proposes, and God destroys." The project that gave me the first indication of my investigation has been turned into dissatisfaction, and a new one, undesigned by me, has been completed."

Ohm was born in Munich in 1854 and is buried in the Alter Südfriedhof. In a German book, he would have compiled a collection of his family letters, showing that he used to sign some of his letters with the phrase "Gott befohlen, G S Ohm," implying "Commended to God."

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Teaching career

Ohm's own research prepared him for his doctorate, which he obtained from the University of Erlangen on October 25, 1811. He joined the faculty as a mathematics lecturer but then resigned after three semesters due to a lack of funding. He could not survive on his salary as a lecturer. At a poor quality school in Bamberg that Ohm accepted in January 1813, the Bavarian government offered him a job as a mathematics and physics instructor. Georg started writing an elementary textbook on geometry as a way to demonstrate his skills because he was unemployed with his work. In February 1816, the academy was closed. Ohm was then sent by the Bavarian government to Bamberg to assist with mathematics teaching.

Ohm completed his manuscript to Prince Wilhelm III of Prussia after his Bamberg assignment. On the 11th of September 1817, the King was delighted with Ohm's book, and offered Ohm a position at the Jesuit Gymnasium in Cologne. This school had a reputation for good science education, and Ohm was required to teach physics in lieu of mathematics. The physics laboratory was well-equipped, allowing Ohm to start experiments in physics. Ohm, the son of a locksmith, had some practical knowledge of mechanical tools.

In 1827, Ohm published Die galvanische Kette, mathematisch bearbeitet (The Galvanic Circuit Investigates Mathematically) in Die galvanische Kette. Ohm's college did not value his service, and he resigned from his position. He later applied to and was employed by the Polytechnic School of Nuremberg. Ohm first began attending the Polytechnic School of Nuremberg in 1833 and was appointed as a professor of experimental physics at the University of Munich in 1852.

Ohm's contribution to Molecular Physics (Molecular Physics) appeared in 1849. He wished to write a second and third volume "and if God gives me a length of days to write a fourth." However, when discovering that an original discovery was being anticipated by a Swedish scientist, he did not reveal it, saying, "Man proposes, and God dismisses." The study that gave the first indication to my inquiry has been mistified, and a new one, undesigned by me, has been implemented in its place."

Ohm was born in Munich in 1854 and is buried in the Alter Südfriedhof. In a German book, he used to sign some of his letters with the words "Gott befohlen, G S Ohm," referring to "Commended to God."

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