Johann Wilhelm Ritter (1776–1810) was a German physicist and pioneer in the field of electrochemistry and photochemistry. He is best known for his work on the relationship between electricity and chemical reactions, as well as his research in the area of ultraviolet light. One of Ritter's significant contributions was the discovery of the chemical effects of ultraviolet light, which he termed "chemical rays.

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