Heike Kamerlingh Onnes

Heike Kamerlingh Onnes (September 21, 1853 – February 21, 1926) was a Dutch physicist. Onnes' scientific career was spent exploring extremely cold refrigeration techniques and the associated phenomena.

Death and afterwards

He died in Leiden. The instruments Onnes devised for his experiments can still be seen at the Boerhaave museum in Leiden. His student and successor as director of the lab Willem Hendrik Keesom was the first person who was able to solidify helium, in 1926.

Related Topics:
Leiden - Boerhaave - Willem Hendrik Keesom - 1926

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