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When Edmund Becquerel was 19 years old (in 1839) he discovered the photovoltaic effect. He discovered this effect while experimenting with an electrolytic cell made up of two metal electrodes. Becquerel found that certain materials would produce small amounts of electric current when exposed to light. Because of this work, the photovoltic effect has also been known as the "Becquerel effect". | When Edmund Becquerel was 19 years old (in 1839) he discovered the photovoltaic effect. He discovered this effect while experimenting with an electrolytic cell made up of two metal electrodes. Becquerel found that certain materials would produce small amounts of electric current when exposed to light. Because of this work, the photovoltic effect has also been known as the "Becquerel effect". | ||
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Edmund Becquerel is also known for his studies in the solar spectrum, magnetism, electricity and optics. | |||
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Edmond Becquerel (1820-1891) was a French physicist. He is best known for his work on the key principle to solar energy cells, the photovoltaic effect.
Early Life and Career
Edmond Becquerel was born in Paris on March 24, 1820, Alexandre. He was first a student, and then an assistant, to his father Antoine César. Edmond was particularly intrigued by light and embarked on in-depth studies of the subject. He examined the spectroscopic characteristics and the photochemical effects of the sun, and was especially interested in the phenomena of fluorescence and phosphorescence. He received his doctorate from the University of Paris, and eventually took a professorial position at the Agronomic Institute of Versailles.
Research on Photovoltaic Effect
When Edmund Becquerel was 19 years old (in 1839) he discovered the photovoltaic effect. He discovered this effect while experimenting with an electrolytic cell made up of two metal electrodes. Becquerel found that certain materials would produce small amounts of electric current when exposed to light. Because of this work, the photovoltic effect has also been known as the "Becquerel effect".
Other Studies
Edmund Becquerel is also known for his studies in the solar spectrum, magnetism, electricity and optics.
History
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http://www.solarenergyworld.com/2011/06/17/solar-history-alexandre-edmond-becquerel/
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/optics/timeline/people/becquerel.html
http://encyclobeamia.solarbotics.net/articles/photovoltaic.html