Carey Foster
George Carey Foster | |
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George Carey Foster | |
| Born | October 1835 Sabden England |
| Died | 9 February 1919 (aged 83) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University College, London |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Chemistry, physics |
| Institutions | University College, London |
| Doctoral students | Oliver Lodge, William Edward Ayrton Arthur Prince Chattock, John Ambrose Fleming |
George Carey Foster FCS FRS (October 1835 – 9 February 1919) was a chemist and physicist, known for application and modification of the Wheatstone bridge for precise electrical measurement. The Carey Foster bridge is named after him.