Peltier, Jean Charles Athanase
Peltier, Jean Charles Athanase
Born Feb. 22, 1785, in Ham, department of Somme; died Oct. 27, 1845, in Paris. French physicist and meteorologist.
Peltier worked as a clockmaker for the firm of A. L. Bréguet. Upon receiving an inheritance in 1815, he devoted himself to science. His scientific works are concerned with thermoelectricity, electromagnetism, and meteorology. In 1834, Peltier discovered the effect that has been named after him. He also developed and improved a number of electrical measuring instruments, including the electrometer.