William Edward Ayrton

William Edward Ayrton
William Edward Ayrton
Born14 September 1847
London, England
Died8 November 1908(1908-11-08) (aged 61)
London, England
CitizenshipBritish
Known forAyrton shunt
Ayrton–Perry winding
Spouses
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(m. 1872; died 1883)​
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    (m. 1885)​
    AwardsFellow of the Royal Society
    Royal Medal (1901)
    Scientific career
    Fieldsphysics, electrical engineering
    Academic advisorsThe Lord Kelvin

    William Edward Ayrton, FRS (14 September 1847 – 8 November 1908) was an English physicist and electrical engineer.

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