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

By George Gabriel Stokes and Isabella Lucy Humphry

Book Overview

Memoir and Scientific Correspondence of the Late Sir George Gabriel Stokes V1 is a book that details the life and work of Sir George Gabriel Stokes, a prominent physicist and mathematician of the 19th century. The book is divided into two parts: the first part is a memoir of Stokes' life, written by his son, and the second part is a collection of his scientific correspondence. The memoir provides insights into Stokes' personal life, including his childhood, education, and family. It also covers his professional career, including his research in fluid mechanics, optics, and mathematics. The second part of the book contains letters that Stokes wrote to his colleagues, discussing his scientific ideas and theories. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of physics and mathematics, as well as the life of one of the most influential scientists of the 19th century. It provides a detailed account of Stokes' scientific contributions and his impact on the field of physics.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432653598
• ISBN13: 9781432653590
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"