Macedonio Melloni

Italian physicist and academic

Macedonio Melloni - Italian physicist and academic
Born

April 11th, 1798
226 years ago

Died

August 11th, 1854
170 years ago — 56 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Italy

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Contributed significantly to the field of physics, particularly in thermodynamics and the study of heat. Conducted groundbreaking experiments on the properties of heat radiation and is credited with the invention of the thermopile. Served as a professor at the University of Bologna and promoted scientific inquiry through various academic endeavors, including studies on infrared radiation. Published works on heat conduction and radiation principles, influencing later developments in the scientific community.

Invented the thermopile

Conducted extensive research on heat radiation

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