Pioneers of thermodynamics

The pioneers of thermodynamics are scientists who developed the fundamental principles describing energy, heat, and their transformations. Key figures include Sadi Carnot, who explained how engines convert heat into work; Rudolf Clausius, who introduced entropy, measuring disorder in systems; and William Thomson (Lord Kelvin), who formulated temperature scales and concepts of energy efficiency. These scientists laid the groundwork for understanding how energy flows and transforms in physical systems, essential for engineering, physics, and understanding the universe. Their insights help explain everything from engines to climate systems, forming the basis of modern thermodynamics.