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Mao:

--- Quote from: Ken on October 05, 2011, 05:09:25 am ---Rudolf Clausius, the term 'entropy' was coined by him. The law of entropy (2nd law of thermodynamics) applies to everything in this universe.

"A theory is the more impressive the greater the simplicity of its premises is, the more different kinds of things it relates, and more extended is its areas of applicability. Therefore, the deep impression, which classical thermodynamics made upon me. It is the only physical theory of universal content concerning which I am convinced that, within the framework of applicability of its concepts, it will never be overthrown."
-Einstein wrote in his Autobiographical Notes (p. 33)

--- End quote ---

Perhaps a great chemical engineer, but his description of entropy was rather lacking. (Sufficient from an engineering perspective, though that's about it.)

If we look at the applications of thermodynamics and advances thereof, Boltzmann and Gibbs would share the pioneer title in my opinion.

Tonychet2:
voted for Newton, because his contributions led to the discoveries of others

dossie58:
I believe Charles Darwin must be on the list. The scientists listed above have made great intellectual advancements, however, Darwin reconstructed a lot of people's views on life, and challenged the order of the church. No other scientist managed to observe our existence in a scientific manner as detailed and superbly as he did, and despite the magnificent minds of the Scientists listed above, and their excellent contributions to their field, Darwin's theory changed and still changes manages to change people's mindset on life and existence. Therefore I strongly believe that Darwin should be on this list.

nubs:
Newton is so mainstream
I vote for Abdul Raheem al-Keeb before he became the Prime Minister of Libya
I totes knew him before he sold out to like the corporations n dat

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