Kelvin's vortex atom theory

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific theory
gptkbp:field atomic theory
fluid dynamics
physics
gptkbp:hasConcept atoms are vortex rings in a continuous fluid
gptkbp:historicalSignificance precursor to modern atomic theory
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kelvin's vortex atom theory
gptkbp:influenced early models of the atom
gptkbp:inspiredBy gptkb:Helmholtz's_vortex_dynamics
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:William_Thomson
1867
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:aether_theory
gptkbp:status obsolete
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:William_Thomson,_1st_Baron_Kelvin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5