John Gibbs (physicist)

John Gibbs was an American physicist known for his work in thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, which study how energy and particles behave in systems. He contributed to understanding how materials respond to temperature changes and phase transitions, advancing theoretical frameworks that explain these phenomena. Gibbs’s work laid important groundwork for various scientific fields, including chemistry and engineering, by providing tools to predict material behavior under different conditions. His lifelong research helped deepen our comprehension of fundamental physical processes, influencing both academic research and practical applications in technology and industry.