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Publication of Die galvanische Kette

When
1827
Where
Berlin
Part of
Georg Ohm publishes Die galvanische Kette, mathematisch bearbeitet

Georg Ohm published his treatise in Berlin in 1827, presenting his complete theory of electricity and the mathematical relationship between voltage and current.

The book, titled Die galvanische Kette, mathematisch bearbeitet, was published in Berlin in 1827. It described measurements of applied voltage and current through simple electrical circuits containing various lengths of wire, introducing resistance as the constant of proportionality.

Sources

  1. Ohm's law Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-29
  2. Georg Ohm Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29

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