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Biography of John Tyndall (brief)
John Tyndall was born in Leighlinbridge, County Carlow, Ireland on August 2, 1820 and throughout the time he lived in England he was a promoter of science in the Victorian era. Tyndall came from a poor Irish family but managed to rummage enough money to study at University of Marburg, Germany (1840 - 50). 1853, he landed a job as a professor at the Royal Institute of London. His greatest attributes were his passion and sensitivity and was admired for his advocacy and interpretations of science. -
Discoveries in Atmospheric Physics
Tyndall began his studies in atmospheric physics and have made two well known discoveries. One of those notorious discoveries was what is known today as the greenhouse effect - the transmission of radiant heat and light through different types of vapors and gas. The other is the Tyndall effect - the reflection of light off of large molecules and dust. -
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Tyndall's Contributions
John Tyndall was sort of the rebel protagonist of his time the way he was not afraid to make claims in science that sprung controversy. Though he made some unpopular claims regarding efficacy of prayer, the Irish Home Rule Movement, and spontaneous generation, it is also safe to say he was a pioneer. He explained the phenomenon of why the sky is blue and how atmospheric gases play a role in moderating Earth's climate. -
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Works Cited
Barton, Ruth. “John Tyndall.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 29 July 2019, www.britannica.com/biography/John-Tyndall.
