Thermal conductivity through the 19th century
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- 1 August 2010
- journal article
- Published by AIP Publishing in Physics Today
- Vol. 63 (8) , 36-41
Abstract
From 1807 to 1811, Joseph Fourier conducted experiments and devised mathematical techniques that together yielded the first estimate of a material’s thermal conductivity. His methodology has influenced all subsequent work.Keywords
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