Jacques-Arsène d'Arsonval
Physicist and physician, developed thermography
Born
June 8th, 1851
174 years ago
Died
1940
85 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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Contributions to the fields of physics and medicine included the development of thermography, a technique for measuring temperature variations in living tissues. Focused on the study of electrical phenomena, particularly the effects of electromagnetic fields on biological systems. Served as a physician and worked extensively on the medical applications of electricity. His research advanced the understanding of the physiological effects of electrical therapies and laid groundwork for future innovations in medical diagnostics.
Developed thermography for medical use
Conducted research on bioelectromagnetism
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