George Chrystal
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This article is about the Scottish mathematician. For his son, Sir George Chrystal, see George Chrystal (civil servant).
George Chrystal FRSE FRS (8 March 1851 – 3 November 1911) was a Scottish mathematician.[1] He is primarily known for his books on algebra and his studies of seiches (wave patterns in large inland bodies of water) which earned him a Gold Medal from the Royal Society of London that was confirmed shortly after his death.[2]
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George Chrystal | |
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Born | (1851-03-08)8 March 1851 |
Died | 3 November 1911(1911-11-03) (aged 60) |
Resting place | Foveran Churchyard, Aberdeenshire |
Nationality | Scottish, UK |
Alma mater | University of Aberdeen Peterhouse, Cambridge |
Known for | Experimental verification of Ohm's law Chrystal's equation |
Spouse | Margaret Anne Balfour (1870-1903 her death) |
Awards | Royal Medal (1911) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Physicist and mathematician |
Institutions | University of St Andrews University of Cambridge University of Edinburgh |
Academic advisors | James Clerk Maxwell |
Notable students | Joseph Wedderburn |
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