Sir James Dewar

By Peach-Pit

Book Overview

""Sir James Dewar"" is a biography written by James Crichton-Browne about the life and achievements of Sir James Dewar, a Scottish chemist and physicist. The book covers Dewar's upbringing and education, his groundbreaking research in the fields of low-temperature physics and cryogenics, and his contributions to the development of the vacuum flask and the study of liquefied gases. Crichton-Browne also delves into Dewar's personal life, including his relationships with family, colleagues, and friends, and his involvement in the scientific community of his time. The book provides a detailed and insightful look into the life and work of one of the most important scientists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432587757
• ISBN13: 9781432587758
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"