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Joule described directly led to the important developments of arc welding and refrigeration. Joule’s best known legacy is the eponymous unit that was offi- cially adopted as the S.I. unit for energy by the
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of the youngest son, who graduated from the secondary school in 1761 with the opinion of one of the best students. The landgrave of Hesse, Louis VIII, asked by Georg’s mother, Katharina Henrietta Lichtenberg [...] Wilcke’s work; and the electrophorus was particularly made known by the Italian Alessandro Volta (who is best known for his invention of the battery). Volta also claimed to have invented the device. However,
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middle of the 17th century he had estab- 1 See Grote, Macrocosmos in Microcosmo. lished the largest and best-known cabinet of won- ders of the time. It was the place to go for the no- bility and for scholars
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device, with which he could determine the amount of carbon in any organic substance. He was, however, best known for his work on the physiology of animals and also on agricultural chemis- try. Liebig’s key [...] limit the development of the plant?’, Muspratt assured himself, trying to under- stand his friend the best he could. Liebig nodded. ‘That’s not all. I’ve managed to work out the formula of the nitrogen fertilizer [...] sadness in his eyes. ‘At least, she is no longer vomiting.’, he said quietly. ‘We have to hope for the best, maybe it works. And if not …’ he waved his hand softly, not daring to mention the consequences if
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philoso- phy at the very beginning of the 19 th century when William Herschel (who is besides this work best known for his discovery of Uranus) came in a series of measurements to the conclusion that the radiation [...] the main consid- erations were the geometrical arrangement of the heat absorber and the mirror. The best shape for the mirror was an open-ended cone, with the cu- rious mathematical name of “frustocone,” [...] driven solar machine has been completely solved. We should judge from this result that the engine would best be used in tropical regions, where we should go to test the device in practical situations.” A logical
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Mendeleev (1834 – 1906) was a Russian chemist who became a professor at Saint Petersburg University. He is best known for identifying properties of elements and the creation of the periodic table of elements, which [...] joined the research group of the famous Chemist, Robert Bunsen. That follow- ing year was one of the best years of Mendeleev’s life—he formed many friendships and learned a vast amount. In the next year,
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device, with which he could determine the amount of carbon in any organic substance. He was, however, best known for his work on the physiology of animals and also on agricultural chemis- try. Liebig’s key [...] dur- ing the combustion process”, said Lavoisier in such a manner as if Marie-Anne was one of the best researchers in France. Seguin said in a polite manner and with a very friendly voice trying not to
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philoso- phy at the very beginning of the 19 th century when William Herschel (who is besides this work best known for his discovery of Uranus) came in a series of measurements to the conclusion that the radiation
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device, with which he could determine the amount of carbon in any organic substance. He was, however, best known for his work on the physiology of animals and also on agricultural chemis- try. Liebig’s key
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philoso- phy at the very beginning of the 19 th century when William Herschel (who is besides this work best known for his discovery of Uranus) came in a series of measurements to the conclusion that the radiation [...] Joule described directly led to the important developments of arc welding and refrigeration. Joule’s best known legacy is the eponymous unit that was offi- cially adopted as the S.I. unit for energy by the