He worked with Lord Kelvin to develop an absolute thermodynamic temperature scale, which came to be called the Kelvin scale. Joule also made observations of magnetostriction, and he found the relationship between the current through a resistor and the heat dissipated, which is also called Joule's first law. His experiments about energy transformations were first published in 1843.
Datos clave
- Born: December 24, 1818 in Salford, Lancashire, England
- Fallecimiento: 1889
- Campo: Science
- Premios: Royal Medal (1852) Copley Medal (1870) Albert Medal (1880)
Legado e impacto
The influence of James Prescott Joule extends far beyond their own lifetime. They fundamentally shaped our understanding of the natural world, and their discoveries and theories remain foundational to this day.
Aunque falleció en 1889, sus ideas siguen siendo estudiadas, debatidas y desarrolladas por académicos y profesionales en todo el mundo.
James Prescott Joule sigue siendo una de las mentes más celebradas surgidas de England, prueba del rico legado intelectual de la región.
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