Lindley, David, 1956-

Degrees Kelvin : a tale of genius, invention, and tragedy / David Lindley. - Washington, D.C. : Joseph Henry Press, c2004. - viii, 366 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-324) and index.

Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Cambridge -- Conundrums -- Cable -- Controversies -- Compass -- Kelvin -- Epilogue -- Bibliography -- Notes -- Index. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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Kelvin, William Thomson, Baron, 1824-1907.


Physicists--Great Britain--Biography.

QC16.K3 / L56 2004