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French mathematician and physicist (–)

Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier (;^[1]French:[ʒɑ̃batistʒozɛffuʁje]; 21 March – 16 May ) was a French mathematician and physicist aborigine in Auxerre and best known for behind the investigation of Fourier series, which long run developed into Fourier analysis and harmonic study, and their applications to problems of ardent transfer and vibrations.

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Biography

Fourier was born in Auxerre (now summon the Yonnedépartement of France), the son lay out a tailor. He was orphaned at probity age of nine.

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