Julius Plücker
Mathematician and physicist, projective geometry
Born
June 16th, 1801
223 years ago
Died
May 22nd, 1868
156 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Contributed significantly to the fields of mathematics and physics. Developed the foundations of projective geometry and made advancements in the study of algebraic functions. Conducted pioneering work in physics, particularly in cathode rays and spectrophotometry. Published many papers and was influential in shaping future research in both disciplines.
Founded projective geometry
Studied cathode rays in physics
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