Weber

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Weber can refer to several different topics, including people, places, and scientific terms. Below is a detailed overview of the various meanings and uses of the term "Weber."

People[edit | edit source]

Max Weber[edit | edit source]

Max Weber (1864–1920) was a German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist whose ideas profoundly influenced social theory and social research. He is best known for his thesis of the "Protestant Ethic" and the spirit of capitalism.

Carl Maria von Weber[edit | edit source]

Carl Maria von Weber (1786–1826) was a German composer, conductor, pianist, guitarist, and critic, and one of the first significant composers of the Romantic school.

Wilhelm Eduard Weber[edit | edit source]

Wilhelm Eduard Weber (1804–1891) was a German physicist who, together with Carl Friedrich Gauss, invented the first electromagnetic telegraph. The SI unit of magnetic flux, the weber (Wb), is named after him.

Places[edit | edit source]

Weber County, Utah[edit | edit source]

Weber County, Utah is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah. The county seat is Ogden, and it is part of the Ogden-Clearfield, UT Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Weber State University[edit | edit source]

Weber State University is a public university in Ogden, Utah. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Science and Technology[edit | edit source]

Weber (unit)[edit | edit source]

The weber (unit) (symbol: Wb) is the SI unit of magnetic flux. It is named after Wilhelm Eduard Weber. One weber is equal to one tesla meter squared (T·m²).

Weber Grill[edit | edit source]

Weber-Stephen Products LLC is an American manufacturer of charcoal, gas, and electric outdoor grills and related accessories. The company is known for its iconic kettle grill design.

Related Pages[edit | edit source]

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD