The ampere, or shortly "amp", (SI unit symbol: A), is the SI unit of electric current (dimension symbol: I) and is one of the seven SI base units. As many other SI units, the ampere is named after a scientist, who is considered the father of the unit, André-Marie Ampère (1775–1836). He was a recognized French physicist and mathematician and the author of the famous Ampère's force law. Ampère is also often referred to as the father of electrodynamics. He remains one of the best known physicists of all times and the concepts he worked on are considered fundamental in science.

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