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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents the life and contributions of Peter Guthrie Tait to the fields of mathematics and physics during the Victorian era. A talented mathematician, Tait collaborated with Lord Kelvin on the seminal work Treatise on Natural Philosophy and contributed significantly to the development of quaternions, a mathematical system introduced by Sir William Rowan Hamilton. As a pioneering experimentalist, he made advancements in understanding the physics of golf and invented the smoke jack to remove fumes from laboratories. Tait was a devoted lecturer who inspired generations of students at Edinburgh University, where he served as Professor of Natural Philosophy. The author draws upon letters, reviews, and interviews to paint a vivid portrait of Tait's work and personal life, highlighting his role as a key figure in the advancement of scientific knowledge during an era of remarkable progress. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331990796_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331990796
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