About Adriano de Paiva
Lived 1847 – 1907 (aged 59–60). Adriano de Paiva was a Portuguese physicist and politician.
Adriano de Paiva (1847–1907) was a Portuguese scientist who was one of the pioneers of telectroscope. He worked at the Politechnical Academy of Porto and conducted research into selenium as a material to transmit images.
His work followed the discovery of photoconductivity in selenium by Willoughby Smith in 1873. In the 19th century he suggested the use of a chemical that would enable images to be transmitted at a considerable range.
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Who was Adriano de Paiva?
Portuguese physicist (1847–1907)
When was Adriano de Paiva born?
Adriano de Paiva was born in 1847 in Braga.
When did Adriano de Paiva die?
Adriano de Paiva died in 1907 in Porto.
What was Adriano de Paiva's occupation?
Adriano de Paiva was a physicist and politician.
What nationality was Adriano de Paiva?
Adriano de Paiva was Portuguese.
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