John Kerr
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John Kerr was born on December 17, 1824 · Ardrossan[1][2][3]. He held citizenship of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
John Kerr's educational background includes studying at the University of Glasgow. He was employed by the University of Glasgow until 1846.
As a physicist and cleric[4], John Kerr worked in the field of physics.
John Kerr died on August 15, 1907 · Glasgow[3].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8]
- Field of work: physics[9]
- Employer: University of Glasgow[10]
- Educated at: University of Glasgow[11]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[12], Royal Medal[13]
- Member of: Royal Society[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Family name: Kerr[16]
- Given name: John[17]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[18], Physicists: Biographical Dictionary[19]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Physics[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
- Different from: John Kerr[22]
- Interested in: optoelectronics[23]
- Writing language: English[24]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for John Kerr include Kerr cell[25], an optical instrument[26].
Why It Matters
John Kerr has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
He is credited with the discovery of Kerr effect[29], a phenomenon[30], founded in 1875[31]. Entities named for him include Kerr cell[25], an optical instrument[26].
FAQs
Where was John Kerr born?
John Kerr was born in Ardrossan[2].
Where did John Kerr die?
John Kerr passed away in Glasgow[4].
What did John Kerr do for work?
John Kerr worked as a physicist[5] and cleric[6].
Where did John Kerr go to school?
John Kerr was educated at University of Glasgow[11].
What awards did John Kerr receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12] and Royal Medal[13].
What did John Kerr discover?
John Kerr is credited as discoverer of Kerr effect[29].