I propose to answer two questions:— (1) Is the Theory of Ga… - Ludwig Boltzmann

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I propose to answer two questions:—
(1) Is the Theory of Gases a true physical theory as valuable as any other physical theory?
(2) What can we demand from any physical theory?

Ludwig Boltzmann

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Ludwig Eduard Boltzmann (February 20, 1844 – September 5, 1906) was an Austrian physicist and philosopher famous for his founding contributions in the fields of statistical mechanics and statistical thermodynamics. He was one of the most important advocates for atomic theory which was still highly controversial.

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