Wheatstone
Sir Charles, 1802–75, English physicist and inventor.
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Siemens and Wheatstone almost simultaneously invented so much of the dynamo as was yet incomplete.
Steam Steel and Electricity | James W. SteeleIn 1827, Wheatstone introduced his 'kaleidoscope,' a device for rendering the vibrations of a sounding body apparent to the eye.
Heroes of the Telegraph | J. MunroWheatstone's device of the revolving mirror was afterwards employed by Foucault and Fizeau to measure the velocity of light.
Heroes of the Telegraph | J. MunroAt a second interview, Mr. Cooke told Wheatstone of his intention to bring out a working telegraph, and explained his method.
Heroes of the Telegraph | J. MunroIn May they agreed to join their forces, Wheatstone contributing the scientific, and Cooke the administrative talent.
Heroes of the Telegraph | J. Munro
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