Charles Wheatstone
/ˌtʃɑːlz ˈwiːtstəʊn/
/ˌtʃɑːrlz ˈwiːtstəʊn/
- (1802-75) an English scientist and inventor. He invented many things, including the kaleidoscope (= a toy consisting of a tube containing pieces of coloured glass and mirrors which reflect these so that changing patterns are formed when the tube is turned), the electric clock and the Wheatstone bridge, a device for measuring electrical resistance. He taught physics at London University, and was made a knight in 1868.
查尔斯·惠斯通（Charles Wheatstone）：（1802-75）英国科学家和发明家。他发明了很多东西，包括万花筒（一种由装有彩色玻璃的管子和一个反射镜的镜子组成的玩具，当反射管转动时会形成变化的图案），电钟和惠斯通电桥，一种用于测量电阻。他在伦敦大学教授物理学，并于1868年被任命为骑士。