Atwood, George (1745 - 1807)

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English mathematician and physicist

Atwood was concerned with the solution of physical problems by using mathematical techniques. He expanded the theories of Euler and Bouguer about the stability of ships, he researched in the field of torsional vibrations and invented a machine named after him for the demonstration and measurement of uniformly accelerated motions. He also wrote on the construction of arches and bridges.

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Curriculum Vitae

* octobre 1745	London	born
1773 - 1779	Cambridge	Lecturer for "Mechanical and Experimental Philosophy" at the "Trinity College"
1776	London	Member of the "Royal Society"
1784	London	Staff at the Treasury Department
† 11.07.1807	London	died

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		Les temps modernes, 1500-1780
		Révolution industrielle, 1780-1850

Littérature secondaire

Wer - Was - Wann? Entdeckungen und Erfindungen in Naturwissenschaft und Technik.
Auteur: Conrad, Walter (Ed.)
Publié: 1989

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