Inventor of the Mercury Lamp: Peter Cooper Hewitt

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After Thomas Alva Addis invented the light bulb, many researches were started on the methods of obtaining light with electricity. Edison's bulb glowed yellow, overheated, and overheated. In an effort to overcome all these problems, scientists discovered more light and durable bulbs as well as tubelights. Mercury lamps are important in this and its inventor Peter Cooper Hewitt is at the forefront.

Hewitt was born on May 5, 191, to a wealthy family in New York, USA. His family was famous in the field of engineering. His grandfather Cooper was an American businessman. Peter inherited knowledge of engineering and science. As a child he was interested in engineering and making various mechanical toys. His father was the mayor of New York, so he received a good education. After completing his secondary education at the Stevens Institute, Peter received his higher education at Columbia University's School of Mines. Is. In 1901 he made a mercury bulb. Giving it a white light, he turned on the AC and DC lights. Also made electric running bulbs.

Peter made not only light bulbs but also light bulbs useful in photography, railways and industry. He revolutionized the field of illumination with semiconductor devices that could use high currents. He received many honors for his contributions to science. He died in Paris on August 4, 191.