Augusto Righi

Augusto Righi (27 August 1850 – 8 June 1920) was an Italian physicist and a pioneer in the study of electromagnetism. He was born and died in Bologna.

Augusto Righi
Born(1850-08-27)27 August 1850
Bologna, Papal States
Died8 June 1920(1920-06-08) (aged 69)
Alma materUniversity of Bologna
Known forInduction electrometer, Microwaves, Magnetic hysteresis
AwardsMatteucci Medal (1882)
Hughes Medal (1905)
Scientific career
Academic advisorsAntonio Pacinotti
Notable studentsGuglielmo Marconi
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