Benoit Paul Émile Clapeyron

Benoit Paul Émile Clapeyron was a 19th-century French engineer and physicist known for his significant contributions to thermodynamics, the study of heat and its relation to work and energy. He formulated the Clapeyron equation, which describes how the pressure, volume, and temperature of gases relate. This work laid the groundwork for understanding phase transitions, like boiling and melting. Clapeyron’s insights helped shape the foundations of modern thermodynamics, influencing various fields, from engineering to physical chemistry, and enabling advancements in technologies like engines and refrigeration. His legacy is essential in understanding how energy is transformed in physical systems.