Frederick Thomas Trouton
Irish physicist (1863–1922) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Frederick Thomas Trouton FRS[2] (/ˈtraʊtən/; 24 November 1863 – 21 September 1922) was an Irish physicist known for Trouton's rule and experiments to detect the Earth's motion through the luminiferous aether.[3][4]
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Frederick Thomas Trouton | |
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Born | (1863-11-24)24 November 1863 |
Died | 21 September 1922(1922-09-21) (aged 58) |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin |
Known for | Trouton's rule[1] Trouton–Rankine experiment Trouton–Noble experiment |
Awards | Fellow of the Royal Society[2] |
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