Claudius Clapeyron

Claudius Clapeyron was a 19th-century French engineer and physicist best known for his work on thermodynamics and phase transitions, particularly the relationship between pressure and temperature in gases and liquids. He formulated the Clapeyron equation, which describes how states of matter change, such as from liquid to gas, under varying conditions. His contributions laid the groundwork for understanding how energy is exchanged in natural processes, influencing fields like engineering, meteorology, and physical chemistry. Clapeyron's insights help explain phenomena such as boiling and condensation, making him a key figure in the study of thermodynamic principles.