The Flow of Heat
Overview
In 1791, the Swiss physicist Pierre Prévost (1751-1839) published a theory of heat exchanges, which described how heat is transferred from one object to another. This th...
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Pierre Prévost
1751-1839
Swiss Physicist
Pierre Prévost is best known for his theory of exchanges, which he articulated in 1791.
Whereas scientists in his time postulated the existence of co...
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