What scientist predicted the end of physics in the late 1800s?

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In summary, Lord Kelvin was a scientist in the 1800s who famously stated that physics was nearing its end, but this prediction was proven false as it led to the discovery of quantum mechanics and relativity. However, it could be argued that his 1884 paper on the dynamical theory of heat and light hinted at the need for these theories. There is some debate over whether Kelvin was referring to Philip von Jolly or himself in his statement.
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Hi to you all!
I don't remember the name of a scientist of late '800, who said that we were arriving to the end of the physics, because just little experiments to solve, and then we would have known all about the physics. But that little experiments would have originated QM and relativity.

Who is this person?
 
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Great! Very speed! Many many thanks!
 
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1800s, not "Late '800"!
 
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I always thought this was a bit unfair on Kelvin since the same year he published "Nineteenth-Century Clouds over the Dynamical Theory of Heat and Light" which (sort of) predicted relativity and QM (or at least the need for them).
 
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HallsofIvy said:
1800s, not "Late '800"!

Sorry. Thanks!
 

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