Degrees Kelvin : a tale of genius, invention, and tragedy /

Lindley presents a surprising and compelling portrait of William Thompson, a.k.a. Lord Kelvin, one of the most brilliant scientific minds of the 19th century.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Lindley, David, 1956-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, D.C. : Joseph Henry Press, ©2004.
Subjects:
Kelvin, William Thomson, > Baron, > 1824-1907.
Kelvin, William Thomson, > Baron, > 1824-1907
Kelvin, William Thomson.
Physicists > Great Britain > Biography.
Physiciens > Grande-Bretagne > Biographies.
SCIENCE > Physics > General.
SCIENCE > Mechanics > General.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY > Science & Technology.
SCIENCE > Energy.
Physicists
Físicos (biografia histórica)
Cientistas (biografia histórica)
Great Britain
Andre fag (naturvidenskab og teknik) > Andre fag
Biographies
Biographies.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • 1. Cambridge
  • 2. Conundrums
  • 3. Cable
  • 4. Controversies
  • 5. Compass
  • 6. Kelvin
  • Epilogue
  • Bibliography
  • Notes
  • Index.

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