Michael Faraday (22 September 1791 – 25 August 1867) was an English scientist who made important contributions to the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. He is best known for his pioneering work on electromagnetic induction, which led to the development of the first electric generator, and for his discovery of the principle of electromagnetic rotation, which led to the development of the first electric motor.
Faraday's early research was focused on the relationship between electricity and magnetism, and he discovered that a changing magnetic field induces an electric current in a conductor. He went on to experiment with electromagnetic rotations and his most famous experiment was the discovery of electromagnetic induction in 1831.
Faraday also made many other contributions to science, including the discovery of diamagnetism, the concept of the field in physics, and the discovery of electromagnetic waves. He also discovered the laws of electrolysis, which are used in the study of electrochemistry.
Faraday's work laid the foundation for many of the advances in electromagnetism and electrochemistry that followed, and he is widely considered to be one of the greatest experimentalists in the history of science. His contributions to science have been recognized with numerous honors and awards, including being knighted by Queen Victoria in 1848.