August Toepler

German physicist and academic

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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