Fenômenos elétricos: estudo de casos.

Abstract

The history of electricity is a fascinating journey that goes back thousands of years, from the earliest observations of electrical phenomena to sophisticated modern technologies. Over the centuries, human curiosity and the quest to understand nature have led to significant discoveries and advancements in the field of electricity. From this, this work traces a timeline of the evolution of human knowledge about electricity, from ancient civilizations to contemporary scientific discoveries. It explores how the understanding of electricity has been shaped by important historical figures and scientific milestones, from the early experiments with amber to the advances of the century XIX. Furthermore, the relationship between the history of electricity and natural phenomena such as lightning, thunder, auroras, Saint Elmo's fire, sonoluminescence, triboluminescence and cosmic rays is investigated. The work analyzes how these phenomena have been perceived and interpreted throughout history, influencing culture, religion, and scientific development. Therefore, this work aims to make a brief historical and bibliographic survey about electricity and understand the physical nature through some electrical phenomena observed in nature, providing the reader with an overview of the evolution of electricity and understanding of physics associated with natural phenomena. To carry out this work, a bibliographic review was carried out in books, articles, theses, monographs and websites. Therefore, this study leads us to reflect on the importance of scientific knowledge and technological innovation to drive human progress and we recognize the complexity and beauty of the electrical phenomena studied.