Émile Clapeyron

Physicist, engineer, thermodynamics pioneer

Émile Clapeyron - Physicist, engineer, thermodynamics pioneer
Born

1799
226 years ago

Died

January 28th, 1864
161 years ago — 65 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

France

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Contributed significantly to the field of thermodynamics with the formulation of Clapeyron's equation and the establishment of the first law of thermodynamics. Designed and built steam engines, enhancing their performance and efficiency. Provided insights into the behavior of gases and phase transitions, influencing future developments in thermal engineering and science.

Formulated Clapeyron's equation

Contributed to the first law of thermodynamics

Enhanced steam engine efficiency

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