James Thomson (engineer)
James Thomson FRS FRSE LLD (16 February 1822 – 8 May 1892) was a British engineer and physicist, born in Belfast, and older brother of William Thomson (Lord Kelvin).
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Photo of James Thomson (1822–1892) taken from the book Collected Papers in Physics and Engineering by James Thomson. | |
| Born | 16 February 1822 |
| Died | 8 May 1892 (aged 70) |
| Known for | Ball-and-disk integrator Differential analyser Tea leaf paradox Tears of wine |
| Awards | Bakerian Medal (1892) FRS (1877) |
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