Kelvin–Varley divider

Summary

Key Facts

• William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin is named after Kelvin–Varley divider^[1].
• C. F. Varley is named after Kelvin–Varley divider^[2].
• Kelvin–Varley divider is a type of electronic circuit^[3].

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Definition and Type

Kelvin–Varley divider is a type of electronic circuit^[3].

Origins

Things named after include William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin^[1], a physicist^[4], 1824–1907^[5], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[6], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order^[7], specialised in physics^[8] and C. F. Varley^[2], an engineer^[9], 1828–1883^[10], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[11], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society^[12].