Nicolas Léonard Sadi Carnot
French physicist
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About Nicolas Léonard Sadi Carnot
Unbeknownst to many people, famous French physicist Nicholas Leonard Sadi Carnot was formerly an army engineer. His contribution to the theory of heat engines came to be termed as the Carnot cycle, for which he is best known. Sadly, a heavy bout of cholera claimed his life at a young age of 36.
Early Life
He was the oldest child of Lazare Carnot, a prominent figure in the French Revolution. His time at École Polytechnique began in 1812 and ended in 1814. He also attended institutions such as the University of Paris and Collège de France.
Career
A paper that he wrote in 1822–1823 was the first of his masterpieces. The work produced by one kilogram of steam was attempted to be expressed mathematically in this paper. The study's existence was uncovered in 1966 as a manuscript; it was never published.
His work on steam engines was published in 1824 as "Réflexions sur la puissance motrice du feu et sur les machines propres à développer cette puissance", which translates as "Reflections on the Motive Power of Fire". In it, he describes his most famous theory, "Carnot cycle."
His works and theories inspired a great deal of physicists that came after him, including English mathematician and physicist Lord Kelvin, German physicist Rudolf Julius Clausius, and French engineer and physicist Paul Émile Clapeyron.
Did you know?
Carnot’s father, Lazare Carnot, was a top military official and engineer who served in the French Revolutionary Army.
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F.A.Q. about Nicolas Léonard Sadi Carnot
When is his birthday?
Nicolas Léonard Sadi Carnot's birthday is on June 1, 1796.
In how many days is his birthday?
Nicolas' birthday is in 43 days
How old was Nicolas when he died?
He was 36 years old.
When did he die?
He died in August 24, 1832.
How old would he be today?
Nicolas Léonard Sadi Carnot would be 227 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Nicolas from?
He was born in Palais du Petit-Luxembourg, Paris, France.