Carl Anton Bjerknes
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Carl Anton Bjerknes (/ˈbjɜːrknɪs/ BYURK-niss, Norwegian: [ˈbjæ̂rkneːs]; 24 October 1825 – 20 March 1903) was a Norwegian mathematician and physicist. Bjerknes' earlier work was in pure mathematics, but he is principally known for his studies in hydrodynamics.[1]
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Carl Anton Bjerknes | |
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Born | (1825-10-24)24 October 1825 |
Died | 20 March 1903(1903-03-20) (aged 77) |
Nationality | Norwegian |
Alma mater | University of Oslo |
Known for | studies in hydrodynamics, mechanical explanation of gravitation |
Awards | Gold Medal International Exposition of Electricity in Paris |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Mathematician, Physicist |
Institutions | University of Oslo |
Doctoral students | Sophus Lie |
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