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Joseph Fourier
French mathematician and physicist (1768–1830)
Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier (;[1]French:[ʒɑ̃batistʒozɛffuʁje]; 21 March 1768 – 16 May 1830) was a French mathematician and physicist born in Auxerre and best known for initiating the investigation of Fourier series, which eventually developed into Fourier analysis and harmonic analysis, and their applications to problems of heat transfer and vibrations.
Jean baptiste fourier biography
The Fourier transform and Fourier's law of conduction are also named in his honour. Fourier is also generally credited with the discovery of the greenhouse effect.[2]
Biography
Fourier was born in Auxerre (now in the Yonnedépartement of France), the son of a tailor.
He was orphaned at the age of nine. Fourier was recommended to the Bishop of Auxerre and, through this introduction, he was educated by the Benedictine Order of the Convent of St. Mark. The commissions in the scientific corps of the army were reserved for those of good bir