Émile Léonard Mathieu
| Émile Léonard Mathieu | |
|---|---|
| Born |
15 May 1835 Metz, France |
| Died |
19 October 1890 (aged 55) Nancy, France |
| Residence | France |
| Fields | Mathematics |
Émile Léonard Mathieu (French: [matjø]; 15 May 1835, Metz – 19 October 1890, Nancy) was a French mathematician.[1] He is most famous for his work in group theory and mathematical physics. He has given his name to the Mathieu functions, Mathieu groups and Mathieu transformation. He authored a treatise of mathematical physics in 6 volumes. Volume 1 is an exposition of the techniques to solve the differential equations of mathematical physics, and contains an account of the applications of Mathieu functions to electrostatics. Volume 2 deals with capillarity. Volumes 3 and 4 with electrostatics and magnetostatics. Volume 5 deals with electrodynamics, and volume 6 with elasticity. The asteroid 27947 Emilemathieu was named in his honour.
Books by Émile Mathieu
- Traité de physique mathématique (6 vols.)(Gauthier-Villars, 1873-1890)
- Dynamique Analytique (Gauthier-Villars, 1878)
References
External links
- O'Connor, John J.; Robertson, Edmund F., "Émile Léonard Mathieu", MacTutor History of Mathematics archive, University of St Andrews.
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