Edme Mariotte
Edme Mariotte | |
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| Born | c. 1620 |
| Died | 12 May 1684 (aged 63-64) Paris, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | Mariotte's bottle Boyle–Mariotte law Blind spot Design of the first Newton's cradle |
Edme Mariotte (/ˌmɑːriˈɒt/; French: [ɛdmə maʁjɔt]; c. 1620 – 12 May 1684) was a French physicist and priest (abbé). He is particularly well known for formulating Boyle's law independently of Robert Boyle. Mariotte is also credited with designing the first Newton's cradle.