Lazare Carnot (1753–1823) was a French physicist and military engineer, often referred to as one of the founders of thermodynamics. He is particularly known for his work on the principles of energy conservation and the idea of heat engines. His most significant contribution to science is the formulation of what is now known as the "Carnot cycle," which is a theoretical model that defines the maximum efficiency of a heat engine operating between two temperature reservoirs.
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