Hermann von Helmholtz
Physician and physicist, trained in optics
Born
August 31st, 1821
203 years ago
Died
September 8th, 1894
130 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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A prominent figure in the fields of physiology and physics, significant contributions included the formulation of the principle of conservation of energy and exploration of sensory perception. Worked on the nature of vision and sound, laying foundational theories for modern physics. Authored influential texts that bridged the gap between physics and biology. Engaged in extensive research on the laws of thermodynamics, integrating concepts of energy into biological understanding. Established himself as a leading scientist in the 19th century.
Formulated the principle of conservation of energy
Contributed to the understanding of vision and sound
Published 'Handbuch der physiologischen Optik'
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