Josef Stefan
Physicist known for Stefan-Boltzmann Law
Born
1835
191 years ago
Died
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Slovenia
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Contributed significantly to physics and mathematics, particularly in thermodynamics and heat transfer. Developed the Stefan-Boltzmann law, which describes the power radiated from a black body in terms of its temperature. Authored several important works that advanced the understanding of physical science in the 19th century. Served as a professor at the University of Graz, influencing future generations of scientists through teaching and research.
Formulated the Stefan-Boltzmann law
Contributed to kinetic theory of gases
Published works in thermodynamics
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