James Thomson (engineer)
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For other people named James Thomson, see James Thomson (disambiguation).
James Thomson FRS FRSE LLD (16 February 1822 – 8 May 1892) was a British engineer and physicist, born in Belfast, and older brother of William Thomson (Lord Kelvin).
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Born | (1822-02-16)16 February 1822 |
Died | 8 May 1892(1892-05-08) (aged 70) |
Known for | Ball-and-disk integrator Differential analyser Tea leaf paradox Tears of wine |
Awards | Bakerian Medal (1892) FRS (1877) |
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