title: [Johann Wilhelm Ritter (1776-1810) and the discovery of ultraviolet irradiation 185 years ago].
abstract: On 22 February 1801, Johann Wilhelm Ritter discovered UV radiation in Jena. In general, this achievement is less well known than his work on galvanism. Ritter was the creator of modern electrochemistry. Though since described as "the most brilliant physicist of the Romantic period," he was a controversial figure in his own time. His scientific work was not fully acknowledged until after his death.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Barth
mesh_terms: D005858:Germany; D049672:History, 19th Century; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000266:history*
vernacular_title: Johann Wilhelm Ritter (1776-1810) und die Entdeckung der UV-Strahlung vor 185 Jahren.