The Life and Career of Lord Kelvin (William Thomson)
Date Submitted: 11/08/2003 17:18:36
Category: / Science & Technology / Chemistry
Length: 2 pages (638 words)
Category: / Science & Technology / Chemistry
Length: 2 pages (638 words)
LORD KELVIN (1824 - 1907)
William Thomson (later Lord Kelvin) was born June 26, 1824 in Belfast, Ireland, and was part of
a large family whose mother died when he was six. His father taught Kelvin and his brothers mathematics
to a level beyond that of university courses of the time.
Kelvin was somewhat of a genius, and had his first papers published in 1840. These papers
contained an argument defending the work of Fourier (Fourier transforms), which at the …
Is this Essay helpful? Join now to read this particular paper
and access over 480,000 just like this GET BETTER GRADES
and access over 480,000 just like this GET BETTER GRADES
…
Need a custom written paper? Let our professional writers save your time.
Not a member yet?
