Born on September 20, 1852, in Kincardine, Fife, Scotland, James Dewar became famous for his work in cryogenics--the study of objects at extremely low temperatures. He was educated at the University of Edinburgh and obtained professorial posts at both...

James Dewar was born in Kincardine, Fife, Scotland, on September 20, 1842. He attended the University of Edinburgh and developed a wide range of interests including electricity, chemistry, spectroscopy, and the measurement of high temperature. He was...

James Dewar was born in Kincardine, Fife, Scotland, on September 20, 1842. He attended the University of Edinburgh and developed a wide range of interests, including electricity, chemistry, spectroscopy, and the measurement of high temperature. He was...

1842-1923 Scottish chemist and physicist known for having invented a double-walled, glass container that keeps hot liquids hot and cold liquids cold. The Dewar flask (or thermos bottle) slows the flow of heat in two ways: maintaining a vacuum between...

Sir James Dewar FRS (September 20, 1842 – March 27, 1923) was a Scottish chemist and physicist. He is probably best-known today for his invention of the Dewar flask, which he used in conjunction with extensive research into the liquefaction of...