Florida State University
Florida State University: Inductance
This article surveys inductance and its different forms. It discusses numerous topics associated with inductance such as Faraday's Law, self and mutual inductance, inductors, and magnetic field lines.
Princeton University
Princeton University: Joseph Henry
A really fine and complete biography, quite lengthy. Some emphasis placed on his time at Princeton. A great deal of detail can be found here. Link here to the Joseph Henry House.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Joseph Henry Lays Groundwork for the Telephone
This is the man who most encouraged Bell to invent the telephone. Bell said, "But for Henry, I never would have gone ahead with the telephone." This is a fascinating account both of Bell's invention and of Henry's life. Half a biography,...
Great Idea Finder
The Great Idea Finder: Michael Faraday
A solid biography of good length and history of Faraday's work. Complete, readable, thorough. Picture. Lots of links to other sources, including Joseph Henry's claim that *he* was first, and another about Faraday's kinetic flashlight!
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Telephone
The home page to the PBS feature film on the invention of the telephone. The People and Events section has biographies and commentary on the invention of the telephone and its subsequent success. Be sure to click on Gallery for pictures...
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Joseph Henry
Joseph Henry was an American scientist who pioneered the construction of strong, practical electromagnets and built one of the first electromagnetic motors. During his experiments with electromagnetism, Henry discovered the property of...
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Joseph Henry
Learn more about the life and contributons in electromagnets of Joseph Henry.
San Jose State University
Sjsu Virtual History: Joseph Henry
A concise biography on Joseph Henry gives details on his education; his experimental work in chemistry, electricity, and magnetism; and the many board positions he held throughout his life.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Joseph Henry
Joseph Henry (December 17, 1797 - May 13, 1878) was an American scientist who served as the first Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
Curated OER
Smithsonian Libraries: Scientific Identity: Joseph Henry (1797 1878)
A portrait of Joseph Henry from the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology, made available through the Smithsonian Institution's Scientific Identity Collection.