Eduard Weber

Eduard Weber (1806–1871) was a German anatomist and physiologist who made significant contributions to the field of anatomy and physiology. He was born on March 6, 1806, in Wittenberg, Germany, and died on May 18, 1871, in Leipzig, Germany.

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

Eduard Weber was born into a family of scientists. His father, Michael Weber, was a professor of theology at the University of Wittenberg. His brother, Wilhelm Weber, was a physicist who made significant contributions to the field of electromagnetism.

Weber studied medicine at the University of Wittenberg and later at the University of Leipzig. He received his doctorate in 1825.

Career[edit | edit source]

After completing his studies, Weber worked as a prosector in anatomy at the University of Leipzig. In 1830, he was appointed as a professor of anatomy at the same university. He held this position until his retirement in 1871.

Weber's research focused on the physiology of the muscular and nervous systems. He is best known for his work on the sense of touch and for the "Weber-Fechner law", which states that the intensity of a sensation is proportional to the logarithm of the intensity of the stimulus.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Weber's work has had a lasting impact on the field of physiology. His research on the sense of touch and the Weber-Fechner law are still fundamental to our understanding of sensory perception.