A Portrait of Poisson: A Fish out of Water Who Found His Calling.

Geller, B.; Bruk, Y.

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ERIC Number: EJ447777

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Publication Date: 1991

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A Portrait of Poisson: A Fish out of Water Who Found His Calling.

Geller, B.; Bruk, Y.

Quantum, v1 n4 p21-25 Mar-Apr 1991

Presents a brief historical sketch of the life and work of one of the founders of modern mathematical physics. Discusses three problem-solving applications of the Poisson distribution with examples from elementary probability theory. Provides background on two of his noteworthy results from the physics of oscillations and the deformation of rigid bodies. (JJK)

Descriptors: Biographies, Enrichment Activities, Mathematics History, Physics, Probability, Science Education, Science History, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Learner; Historical Materials

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Language: English

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