亨利·卡文迪许(1731年10月～1810年2月)是英国杰出的物理学家和化学家。他兴趣广泛,富于创见。他的研究成果具有深远的影响。他的贡献主要有五个方面:化学方面的研究、发现水的成份、电的研究、气象及动力学方面的研究。他的扭秤实验和证明水和空气的组成,尤为著名。 Henry Cavendish (October 1731 - February 1810) was a prominent British physicist and chemist. He is interested and creative. His research has far-reaching implications. His contribution mainly includes five aspects: chemical research, discovery of water composition, electrical research, meteorology and kinetics. His torsion scale experiment and the proof of the composition of water and air are especially notable.