Did Heaviside receive a formal medal for his work during his lifetime?
Yes, he received multiple
No, he never received a medal
Yes, he received the Faraday Medal
Yes, he received the Nobel Prize
Answer
Heaviside received the Faraday Medal for his work on electromagnetic theory in 1897. The medal is awarded by the Royal Society to scientists who have made significant contributions to the study of electricity and magnetism. Heaviside's work on electromagnetic theory was groundbreaking and helped to lay the foundation for the development of modern electronics.
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