Thomas Young (1773-1829)

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The Science of Light Particles or Waves?
Thomas Young (1773-1829)
1) undulatory or wave theory of light
2) double-slit experiment (1801)
Augustin Fresnel (1788-1827)
3) Further development of wave theory
4) Fresnel lens (1822)
2
The Science of Energy Thermodynamics
James Prescott Joule (1818-1889)
1) Efficiency of steam engines
2) Mechanical equivalent of heat (1845)
3) Kinetic theory of heat (1840s) another example
4) First Law (1850s)
5) Second Law (1860s) Maxwells demon