ABSTRACT
I. The history of science frequently exhibits a close connection between the achievements of scientific research and their practical applications. In other words, we can clearly state a relation. between science and technology, and acknowledge their inner unity. In this respect, we have an extremely strjking example in the conditions arising from and the development of modern electro-technique. The scientific discoveries of Faraday were a mighty stimulus for the use of ele~trica1 energy in practical life:
A century ago, Faraday discovered the electro-magnetic induction of current. Thanks to his intuitive capacity, that has never been surpassed, he could look into the very nature of things, and arrive at once at a correct and clear understanding of all that was going on in the real world of electro-magnetic phenomena which surrounds us. It enabled mankind to adopt the most convenient and simple method of transforming mechanical work into electrical energy capable of easy and speedy transportation to great distances, and to many other useful transformations. Thus we can state that Faraday"s discoveries were the basis of up-to-date electrical engineering, and all the applications of electrical energy. It is clear, of course, that the growth of new jdeas arising from Faraday's scientific work, the construction of electromagnetic machinery and other apparatus embodying these ideas in practical use, brought to life in this great domain the work of a number of other physicists and a number of inventors. But it is undeniable that Faraday was the true founder of this branch of applied science. The whole army of those who worked theoretically and practically, and carried on Faraday's task, was always and invariably inspired and supported by the genius of that great man.
