Description: (Scottish Physicist and Meteorologist Known for His Studies of Terrestrial Magnetism and Radiant Heat)
Balfour Stewart, a Scottish physicist and meteorologist, made significant contributions to the study of radiant heat. He was awarded the Rumford Medal by the Royal Society in 1868 for his work in this field. Stewart held the position of director at Kew Observatory and later became a professor of physics at Owens College, Manchester until his passing. He was also known for his science textbooks and his article on "Terrestrial Magnetism" in the Encyclopædia Britannica.