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Charles Dufay (du Fay)1698-1739
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Charles Dufay (du Fay)1698-1739
Charles Francois de Cisternay DuFay, French scientist. At the age of 25 Dufay left the army. In 1723 he became a chemist at the Academie des Sciences becoming a full member of the Academy in 1731. In 1732 he was appointed Superintendant of the Jardins du Roi, Paris. During his seven years in this position the Gardens became one of the most important research centers in Europe. He made early experiments in electricty and discovered that an electrical charge had both positive and negative values. He noted the difference between conductors and insulators and experimented with the use of a human body as an electrical conductor. Dufays observations on electricity were reported in a paper written in December of 1733 and printed in Volume 38 of the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society in 1734
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This print showcases Charles Dufay, a prominent French scientist whose contributions to the field of science were truly remarkable. Born in 1698, Dufay initially pursued a career in the army before embarking on his scientific journey. In 1723, he joined the prestigious Academie des Sciences as a chemist and eventually became a full member in 1731. His expertise led him to be appointed as the Superintendant of the Jardins du Roi in Paris in 1732. Over his seven-year tenure, these gardens transformed into one of Europe's most renowned research centers. Dufay delved into groundbreaking experiments on electricity during this period. Notably, he made an astonishing discovery that an electrical charge possessed both positive and negative values. Moreover, he keenly observed distinctions between conductors and insulators while even experimenting with using human bodies as electrical conductors. His pioneering observations on electricity culminated in a seminal paper written in December 1733 and published in Volume 38 of the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society by 1734. Charles Dufay's work revolutionized our understanding of electrical attraction, static electricity, conductors, insulators, and electrical repulsion. His scientific theories have left an indelible mark on history and continue to shape modern-day advancements. This image from Science Photo Library pays homage to Charles Dufay's immense contributions to science while highlighting his pivotal role within the history of scientific exploration.
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