Andre-Marie Ampere

André-Marie Ampère was a French scientist who made significant contributions to the understanding of electromagnetism in the early 19th century. He discovered the relationship between electricity and magnetism, showing that electric currents produce magnetic fields. His work laid the foundation for the units of electric current, called amperes (amps), which measure how much electric charge flows through a wire. Ampère's discoveries are fundamental to modern electrical engineering and technology, enabling everything from electric motors to telecommunications. His research helped unlock the powerful connection between electricity and magnetism that underpins much of today's electronic world.