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German physicist
- Lived
- 1796–1877
- Country
- Hamburg
- Books
- 1
Johann Christian Poggendorff published 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Geschichte Der Physik (1879).
Updated September 2026
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Geschichte Der Physik
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Geschichte Der Physik (1879)
About Johann Christian Poggendorff
Johann Christian Poggendorff was a German physicist born in Hamburg. Poggendorff is best known for his work related to electricity and magnetism, most notably the electrostatic motor which is analogous to Wilhelm Holtz's electrostatic machine. In 1841 he described the use of the potentiometer for measurement of electrical potentials without current draw.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Johann Christian Poggendorff FAQ
- How many books has Johann Christian Poggendorff written?
- Johann Christian Poggendorff published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Johann Christian Poggendorff's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Geschichte Der Physik.
- What is Johann Christian Poggendorff's last book?
- Geschichte Der Physik (1879).
- What is Johann Christian Poggendorff's most famous book?
- Geschichte Der Physik (1879) is Johann Christian Poggendorff's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.