Émile Léonard Mathieu
Mathematician, Deceased Person
1835 – 1890
Who was Émile Léonard Mathieu?
Émile Léonard Mathieu was a French mathematician. He is most famous for his work in group theory and mathematical physics. He has given his name to the Mathieu functions, Mathieu groups and Mathieu transformation. He authored a treatise of mathematical physics in 6 volumes. Volume 1 is an exposition of the techniques to solve the differential equations of mathematical physics, and contains an account of the applications of Mathieu functions to electrostatics. Volume 2 deals with capillarity. Volumes 3 and 4 with electrostatics and magnetostatics. Volume 5 deals with electrodynamics, and volume 6 with elasticity. The asteroid 27947 Emilemathieu was named in his honour.
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- Born
- May 15, 1835
Metz - Also known as
- Emile Leonard Mathieu
- Nationality
- France
- Profession
- Education
- École Polytechnique
- Died
- Oct 19, 1890
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on July 23, 2013
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