 19th-century French physicists

The 19th century was a period of significant advances in physics in France, led by several prominent physicists whose contributions helped to shape modern science. Here are a few notable French physicists from that era and their key contributions: 1. **Auguste Comte (1798-1857)**: While primarily known as a philosopher and the founder of positivism, Comte’s ideas influenced the development of sociology and the scientific approach in social sciences, which intersected tangentially with physics.