Charles H. Knight
Charles H. Knight was an American engineer and inventor best known for developing the first practical method of magnetically transmitting electrical energy through the air without wires, a technology called wireless power transfer. His pioneering work laid the groundwork for modern wireless charging devices, such as those used for smartphones and electric vehicles. Knightâs innovations involved creating systems that could efficiently transfer energy over short distances using magnetic fields, advancing the field of electromagnetism and electrical engineering. His contributions significantly influenced the evolution of wireless technology and energy transmission.