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Fourier

Verb / ˈfʊri:eɪ / Another word for fourier — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a French mathematician and physicist who developed the Fourier series and Fourier transform.

Synonyms & similar words

francoismariecharlesfourier baronjeanbaptistejosephfourier jeanbaptistejosephfourier fourier charlesfourier

Example sentences

  1. Fourier's mathematical theories are still used today in many fields.
  2. The Fourier transform is used to analyze signals and data.
  3. Fourier's work was instrumental in the development of the field of thermodynamics.

Quotes

  • "The greatest mathematician of the nineteenth century was undoubtedly Fourier..." - Carl Gustav Jacob Jacobi
  • "The Fourier series is the most beautiful result in mathematics." - Lord Kelvin

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