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Gaulard transformer, 19th century
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Gaulard transformer, 19th century
Gaulard transformer. Transformers change the voltage of an electric power supply, enabling it to be used in different devices (such as the bulb at top). Early work on transformers was carried out by the French inventor Lucien Gaulard (1850-1888), who exhibited the design in London in 1881 with his co-inventor John Dixon Gibbs. Although Gaulard and Gibbs fails in their attempts to patent their design, it did lead to the first practical transformers. Artwork from the eighth volume (second period of 1891) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree
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1880s 1891 Annual Volume Current Device Electric Electrical Electricity French La Science Illustree Louis Figuier Magazine Popular Science Transformer Transforming Voltage Weekly Mono Chrome Transform
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This print showcases the Gaulard transformer, a groundbreaking invention from the 19th century. The Gaulard transformer, illustrated in this artwork from La Science Illustree, played a pivotal role in revolutionizing electrical technology as we know it today. Developed by French inventor Lucien Gaulard and his co-inventor John Dixon Gibbs, this device was designed to change the voltage of an electric power supply. By doing so, it enabled electricity to be utilized in various devices such as the bulb depicted at the top of this illustration. Despite their unsuccessful attempts to patent their creation, Gaulard and Gibbs's work laid the foundation for practical transformers. Displayed within the pages of a popular science magazine from 1891, this historical image transports us back to an era when technological advancements were rapidly unfolding. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of progress. As we gaze upon this monochrome masterpiece, we are reminded of how far we have come since then. From humble beginnings like these early transformers emerged complex electrical systems that power our modern world. This artwork is not only a visual representation of history but also an homage to those brilliant minds who paved the way for future innovations in electricity and technology.
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