Charles Steinmetz at Age 22, June 1, 1887
THF256715 / Charles Steinmetz at Age 22, June 1, 1887
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Artifact Overview
As a student at the University of Breslau, Charles Steinmetz specialized in mathematical physics. He enjoyed an active social life as part of the mathematics club and a socialist political group. Under investigation for the latter, Steinmetz fled Germany for Zurich in 1888. The following year, he left Europe for the United States, where he began an influential career in electrical engineering.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
01 June 1887
Subject Date
01 June 1887
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
36.773.16
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Width: 2.5 in
Inscriptions
front, bottom edge:
A.Massak Breslau.
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Charles Steinmetz applied mathematical theory and scientific methods to practical engineering, helping shape the electrical engineering profession. His theories on alternating currents, experiments on power loss, and influential publications placed him at the front of the field and improved electrical power distribution.