Faraday’s Influence

Faraday’s work has had an impact on many different fields of activity. From electrical engineering, through electrotherapy screening, to the upper reaches of theoretical physics, Faraday’s name is to be found. In this final chapter we examine three of the many areas affected by him and his work. First, we look at the effect of his scientific research on certain areas of science and engineering; second, the public image of Faraday; and, finally, we point to some of the ways in which this study of Faraday should influence our understanding of science.