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Pierre Prevost

Swiss physicist (1751-1839) · Switzerland · Scientists · Died at 88

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Pierre Prevost was a Genevan philosopher and physicist. In 1791 he explained Pictet's experiment by arguing that all bodies radiate heat, no matter how hot or cold they are.

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Awards

Foreign Member of the Royal Society

About this person

Country
Switzerland
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1751 to 1839 · aged 88

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