Jacques Alexandre César Charles

Jacques Alexandre César Charles (1746-1823) was a French physicist and inventor renowned for his contributions to gas law principles, particularly Charles's Law, which states that gas volume increases with temperature at constant pressure. He also made advances in ballooning, successfully launching the first hydrogen balloon in 1783. His work laid foundational principles for thermodynamics and helped advance our understanding of gases. Charles's inventions and scientific inquiries significantly influenced both science and aviation, highlighting the connections between physics and practical applications in everyday life.