The Scientists: Lord Kelvin’s Dangerous Idea (Absolute Zero)
28 September 2025

The Scientists: Lord Kelvin’s Dangerous Idea (Absolute Zero)

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Dive into the fascinating world of Lord Kelvin, a pivotal figure in the scientific revolution! In this video, we explore his groundbreaking contributions, including the concept of absolute zero and the Kelvin temperature scale.


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Timestamps:



00:00- Introduction to Lord Kelvin


02:15- The significance of absolute zero


05:30- Kelvin's early academic achievements


08:45- The cosmic microwave background explained


12:00- The evolution of physics from natural philosophy


15:30- The enduring legacy of Kelvin's work


17:00- Conclusion and reflections

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