August Toepler
German physicist and academic
Born
September 7th, 1836
188 years ago
Died
1912
113 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Contributed significantly to the field of physics, particularly in the study of gas dynamics and the principles of sound. Developed the Toepler pump, a device for generating a vacuum. Conducted research on the properties of various gases and their behaviors under different conditions. Served as a professor at various universities, advancing the education of future scientists.
Developed the Toepler pump
Conducted research on gas dynamics
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