Catholic physicist. Born April 11, 1798 at Parma, Italy; died August 11, 1854 at Portici, Italy. Made important researches regarding radiant heat, discovered its identity with light, and perfected the use of the thermophile for heat measurements.
Catholic physicist. Born April 11, 1798 at Parma, Italy; died August 11, 1854 at Portici, Italy. Made important researches regarding radiant heat, discovered its identity with light, and perfected the use of the thermophile for heat measurements.
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