Edmond Becquerel
Alexandre-Edmond Becquerel (French pronunciation: [alɛksɑ̃dʁ ɛdmɔ̃ bɛkʁɛl]; 24 March 1820 – 11 May 1891), known as Edmond Becquerel, was a French physicist who studied the solar spectrum, magnetism, electricity and optics. He is credited with the discovery of the photovoltaic effect, the operating principle of the solar cell, in 1839. He is also known for his work in luminescence and phosphorescence. He was the son of Antoine César Becquerel and the father of Henri Becquerel, one of the discoverers of radioactivity.
Edmond Becquerel | |
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| Born | 24 March 1820 Paris |
| Died | 11 May 1891 (aged 71) |
| Known for | First observed the photovoltaic effect Overhead projector Phosphoroscope Thermionic emission |
| Children | Henri Becquerel |
| Parent | Antoine César Becquerel |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Physics |
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