Memoir And Scientific Correspondence Of The Late Sir George Gabriel Stokes V1 - George Gabriel Stokes - Bog

Memoir and Scientific Correspondence of the Late Sir George Gabriel Stokes V1 is a book that contains the life story and scientific contributions of Sir George Gabriel Stokes, a renowned mathematician and physicist of the 19th century. The book is divided into two parts: the first part is a memoir of Sir George Gabriel Stokes, written by his son, and the second part is a collection of his scientific correspondence.The memoir provides a detailed account of Sir Stokes' life, from his childhood to his accomplishments as a scientist. It includes his family background, his education, his early career, and his many achievements in the field of mathematics and physics. The memoir also sheds light on his personal life, including his marriage, his children, and his hobbies.The second part of the book is a collection of Sir Stokes' scientific correspondence, which includes letters to and from other prominent scientists of his time. These letters cover a wide range of topics, including optics, fluid mechanics, and electromagnetism. They provide valuable insights into the scientific community of the 19th century and the contributions of Sir Stokes to various fields of science.Overall, Memoir and Scientific Correspondence of the Late Sir George Gabriel Stokes V1 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of one of the most important scientists of the 19th century. It provides a unique perspective on the scientific community of the time and the contributions of Sir Stokes to the field of science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.