William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin Quotes

British physicist and engineer (1824–1907)

William Thomson (June 26, 1824–December 17, 1907), 1st Baron Kelvin, often referred to simply as Lord Kelvin, was an Ulster Scots mathematical physicist.

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Pen Names: Lord Kelvin

Native Name: William Thomson

Alternative Names: The Lord Kelvin • William (Lord Kelvin) Thomson • Sir William Thomson, Lord Kelvin • Kelvin • Baron Kelvin • Sir William Thomson

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Now I think hydrodynamics is to be the root of all physical science, and is at present second to none in the beauty of its mathematics.

There is nothing new to be discovered in physics now. All that remains is more and more precise measurement.

I am afraid I am not in the flight for “aerial navigation”. I was greatly interested in your work with kites; but I have not the smallest molecule of faith in aerial navigation other than ballooning or of expectation of good results from any of the trials we hear of. So you will understand that I would not care to be a member of the aëronautical Society.