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Josiah Willard Gibbs (* 11. Februar 1839 in New Haven, Connecticut; † 28. April 1903 ebenda) war ein amerikanischer Wissenschaftler, der bedeutende theoretische Beiträge zur Physik, Chemie und Mathematik leistete.
Josiah Willard Gibbs (/ ɡ ɪ b z /; February 11, 1839 – April 28, 1903) was an American scientist who made significant theoretical contributions to physics, chemistry, and mathematics. His work on the applications of thermodynamics was instrumental in transforming physical chemistry into a rigorous deductive science.
Learn about the life and work of Josiah Willard Gibbs, a Yale student and professor who laid the foundations for modern chemical thermodynamics and physical chemistry. Discover how he pioneered vector analysis, entropy, and statistical mechanics, and why he is considered one of the greatest minds in American history.
27. Juni 2018 · Learn about the life and work of Josiah Willard Gibbs, a pioneer of theoretical physics and thermodynamics. Find out how he developed his famous memoirs, influenced by Clausius and Thomson, and taught at Yale for over three decades.
amerikanischer Physiker, geb. 11.2.1839 New Haven (Connecticut), gest. 28.4.1903 New Haven. Gibbs studierte von 1859 bis 1863 an der Yale Universität in New Haven Mathematik und Ingenieurwesen.
J Willard Gibbs was an American mathematician best-known for the Gibbs effect seen when Fourier-analysing a discontinuous function. View four larger pictures. Biography. J Willard Gibbs' father, also called Josiah Willard Gibbs, was professor of sacred literature at Yale University.
J Willard Gibbs’ father, also called Josiah Willard Gibbs, was professor of sacred literature at Yale University. In fact the Gibbs family originated in Warwickshire, England and moved from there to Boston in 1658. However Gibbs is said to have taken after his mother in physical appearance.
