FAQ About Heinrich Hertz
What experiments did Heinrich Hertz conduct to prove electromagnetic waves?
Hertz conducted experiments using a spark oscillator connected to a dipole antenna as a transmitter and a similar setup as a receiver. He observed the production of sparks at the receiver when the transmitter emitted sparks, proving that electromagnetic waves could travel through space. He further showed these waves could be polarized, reflected, and refracted, confirming their similarity to visible light.
