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Birth
Born in Leighlinbridge, Ireland. -
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Early Scientific Work
Early works in physics with experimentation in magnetism and diamagnetic polarity. -
Early Fiber Optics
In his early work, he could "bend light". We now call it fiber optics.
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Greenhouse Gas Effect
He introduced that incoming energy from the sun is absorbed by the earths atmosphere. This in turn raises the earths atmospheric temperature. He experimented with his theory through testing of radiation from a copper tube containing boiling water. This was previously discovered by a woman named Eunice Foote but he set the framework for modern day climate change and meteorology.
(https://theconversation.com/john-tyndall-the-forgotten-co-founder-of-climate-science-143499) -
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Main Scientific Work
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Tyndall Scattering
John Tyndall did extensive research with the diffusion of light in the earths atmosphere. He discovered that light is scattered after refracting off large objects such as dust suspended in the sky. This led to the discovery of why humans perceive light as blue or why the sunset has a red in the evening. He discovered that a colloid must be present in order to get the incoming light to refract.
(https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Tyndall)
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Separation of Science and Religion
John Tyndall was elected the president of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. During the keynote speech held during the annual meeting, he routinely referenced Charles Darwin's theory of evolution and sought to strengthen the separation from science and religion He firmly believed that religion should not intrude on the region of knowledge and holds no command. -
Marriage
Married Louisa Hamilton -
Death
Laid to rest in Haslemere, England.
