Philipp von Jolly

German physicist and mathematician (1809-1884) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 75

Johann Philipp Gustav von Jolly was a German experimental physicist. He measured gravitational acceleration with precision weights and also worked on osmosis. He also designed several tools like the Jolly balance in 1864, a special eudiometer in 1878, as well as his own air pump and Jolly air thermometer.

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