Edward Linfoot
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Edward Hubert Linfoot (8 June 1905 – 14 October 1982) was a British mathematician, primarily known for his work on optics, but also noted for his work in pure mathematics.
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Edward Hubert Linfoot | |
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Born | (1905-06-08)8 June 1905 |
Died | 14 October 1982(1982-10-14) (aged 77) |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | University of Oxford |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Mathematics, Astronomy, Optics |
Institutions | University of Bristol University of Cambridge |
Doctoral advisor | G. H. Hardy |
Doctoral students | Emil Wolf, Patrick Wayman |
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