
FAQ About Galileo Ferraris

What did Galileo Ferraris discover?
Galileo Ferraris is credited with the independent discovery of the rotating magnetic field. He presented his findings in a paper in 1885, which demonstrated how two-phase electrical currents create a rotating magnetic field, which in turn can induce motion in a rotor. This principle became a cornerstone in the design of alternating current (AC) induction motors, widely used in industries and household appliances today.