Paul-Jacques Curie

French physicist and academic specializing in physics

Paul-Jacques Curie - French physicist and academic specializing in physics
Born

October 29th, 1855
170 years ago

Died

1941
84 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

France

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Graduated from the École Polytechnique and the École des Mines, specialized in various fields of physics and contributed to theoretical studies. Collaborated with notable physicists, particularly in the study of piezoelectricity and thermoelectricity. Served as a professor and mentored future scientists. Published influential papers that advanced the understanding of physical phenomena.

Contributed to the study of piezoelectricity

Explored the principles of thermoelectricity

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