German physicist Rudolf Clausius (1822–1888) elaborated the kinetic theory of gases. He is one of the founders of the mechanical theory of heat. He formulated the second law of thermodynamics and introduced the term entropy. He is also one of the founders of statistical mechanics. (M 45750) _ _.
Avastatud: 2-9-1992 Avastamiskoht: Tautenburg Avastajad: Borngen, F., Schmadel, L. D.