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The culmination of Thomson's applica tion of Fourier mathematics, and perhaps his most sensational contribution to science, was his estimate of the age of the earth,' based upon the time it has taken to cool, our knowledge beingsderived from the measurement of the rate of increase of temperature as we go below the surface of the earth. His conclusion was that the earth had required from one to two hun dred million years to cool from its molten state to the present, a conclusion which Was a violent shock to the geologists, who required a far greater period for the formation of the rocks.
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- ISBN 13 9780259260745
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- LanguageEnglish
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, written by a highly respected physicist, examines the life and scientific work of Lord Kelvin, a giant in the fields of mathematics and physics. It comprehensively narrates Kelvin's life's work including his contributions to the invention of the transatlantic telegraph cable, his role as an electrical engineer, and his dedication to the study of temperature and thermodynamics. It also sheds light on his unsuccessful attempts to apply Newtonian physics to explain phenomena such as the motion of the luminiferous ether. Despite these setbacks, his life's work is a reminder of the importance of curiosity and persistence in furthering our understanding of the physical world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259260745_0
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