Charles-Augustin de Coulomb was a French physicist. source
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb was a French physicist.
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb was best known for developing Coulomb's law, the definition of the electrostatic force of attraction and repulsion, but also did important work on friction. source
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb was best known for developing Coulomb's law, the definition of the electrostatic force of attraction and repulsion, but also did important work on friction.
The SI unit of electric charge, the coulomb, was named after Charles-Augustin de Coulomb. source
The SI unit of electric charge, the coulomb, was named after Charles-Augustin de Coulomb.
Charles Augustin de Coulomb was born in Angoulême in France. He was born in a small home near France de Revone where he was raised for 7 years before beginning his education. source
Charles Augustin de Coulomb was born in Angoulême in France. He was born in a small home near France de Revone where he was raised for 7 years before beginning his education.
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb went to school in the Collège Mazarin in Paris where his father lived. source
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb went to school in the Collège Mazarin in Paris where his father lived.
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb studies included philosophy, language and literature. He also received a good education in mathematics, astronomy, chemistry and botany. source
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb studies included philosophy, language and literature. He also received a good education in mathematics, astronomy, chemistry and botany.
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb's first posting was to Brest but in February 1764 he was sent to Martinique, in the West Indies, where he was put in charge of building the new Fort Bourbon and this task occupied him until June 1772. source
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb's first posting was to Brest but in February 1764 he was sent to Martinique, in the West Indies, where he was put in charge of building the new Fort Bourbon and this task occupied him until June 1772.
On his return to France, Coulomb was sent to Bouchain. However, Charles-Augustin de Coulomb now began to write important works on applied mechanics and he presented his first work to the Académie des Sciences in Paris in 1773. source
On his return to France, Coulomb was sent to Bouchain. However, Charles-Augustin de Coulomb now began to write important works on applied mechanics and he presented his first work to the Académie des Sciences in Paris in 1773.
During his period at Rochefort, Charles-Augustin de Coulomb carried on his research into mechanics, in particular using the shipyards in Rochefort as laboratories for his experiments. source
During his period at Rochefort, Charles-Augustin de Coulomb carried on his research into mechanics, in particular using the shipyards in Rochefort as laboratories for his experiments.
Upon his return to France, with the rank of Captain, Charles-Augustin de Coulomb was employed at La Rochelle, the Isle of Aix and Cherbourg. source
Upon his return to France, with the rank of Captain, Charles-Augustin de Coulomb was employed at La Rochelle, the Isle of Aix and Cherbourg.
On the outbreak of the Revolution in 1789, Charles-Augustin de Coulomb resigned his appointment as intendant des eaux et fontaines and retired to a small estate which he possessed at Blois. source
On the outbreak of the Revolution in 1789, Charles-Augustin de Coulomb resigned his appointment as intendant des eaux et fontaines and retired to a small estate which he possessed at Blois.
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb discovered first an inverse relationship of the force between electric charges and the square of its distance and then the same relationship between magnetic poles. source
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb discovered first an inverse relationship of the force between electric charges and the square of its distance and then the same relationship between magnetic poles.
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb died on August 23, 1806 in Paris. He was 70 years old. source
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb died on August 23, 1806 in Paris. He was 70 years old.
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb formulated the Coulomb’s law, which deals with the electrostatic interaction between electrically charged particles. source
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb formulated the Coulomb’s law, which deals with the electrostatic interaction between electrically charged particles.
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb became one of the first members of the French National Institute and was appointed inspector of public instruction in 1802. source
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb became one of the first members of the French National Institute and was appointed inspector of public instruction in 1802.
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb leaves a legacy as a pioneer in the field of geotechnical engineering for his contribution to retaining wall design. His name is one of the 72 names inscribed on the Eiffel Tower. source
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb leaves a legacy as a pioneer in the field of geotechnical engineering for his contribution to retaining wall design. His name is one of the 72 names inscribed on the Eiffel Tower.
In 1785, Charles-Augustin de Coulomb presented his first three reports on Electricity and Magnetism. source
In 1785, Charles-Augustin de Coulomb presented his first three reports on Electricity and Magnetism.