Guillaume Amontons | |
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![]() Guillaume Amontons, Luxembourg Garden, 1690 | |
Born | 31 August 1663 Paris, France |
Died | 11 October 1705 Paris, France | (aged 42)
Nationality | French |
Known for | Amontons' laws Hot air engine Thermodynamic temperature |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Physics |
Guillaume Amontons (31 August 1663 – 11 October 1705) was a French scientific instrument inventor and physicist. He was one of the pioneers in studying the problem of friction, which is the resistance to motion when bodies make contact. He is also known for his work on thermodynamics, the concept of absolute zero, and early engine design.