In 1911, using liquid helium to investigate the electrical conductivity of solid mercury, Kamerlingh Onnes found that its electrical resistance vanishes at 4.2 K, i.e. superconductivity.
Fatos principais
- Born: September 21, 1853 in Groningen, Netherlands
- Falecimento: 1926
- Área: Science
Legado e Impacto
The influence of Heike Kamerlingh Onnes extends far beyond his own lifetime. He fundamentally shaped our understanding of the natural world, and his discoveries and theories remain foundational to this day.
Though he passed away in 1926, his ideas continue to be studied, debated, and built upon by scholars and practitioners worldwide.
Heike Kamerlingh Onnes continua sendo uma das mentes mais celebradas vindas de Netherlands, prova do rico patrimônio intelectual da região.
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