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| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by sukkot: 3:36pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
Teempakguy:ahhh you are someone who probably lives in nigeria and never left nigeria and dont know the powerful white supremacy forces working all over the world. you are still a virgin ( in terms of world exposure ) with idealistic views. you will learn soon though. oh you will learn. trust me |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by MathsChic(f): 3:37pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
Teempakguy: No, I disagree. Observe, it's called the "theory" of relativity. Scientists don't invent theories. They study and observe nature, then they come to a conclusion that explains the situation somewhat. Others can come along in the future to refine the theory. Would you say Newton "invented" gravity? No, he discovered it. Gravity has always existed even before Newton. So has relativity. Calculus is a tool, so you are right in saying that was invented by Newton (and Leibniz). It's a beautiful tool with which to analyse results. It existed in some variation in "limits" which had always been known to earlier scientists. 2 Likes |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by Bobbyjay001(m): 3:38pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
Emeka Emeagwali nko? |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by Nobody: 3:39pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
Raplinx:my phone is currently spoilt. I'll make sure to mail you when i get it fixed. |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by Raplinx(m): 3:39pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
sukkot:this guy is really a bloody @ss racist!! Did ur father solved Femerts Last theorem n never got recognised  Or did ur Bush Granny invented calculus n wasnt Famous? smh. Go n sit down boy, u're a goat! |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by Nobody: 3:41pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
This list is not complete without the inclusion of Euler, the Blind Mathematician and Physicist. He is often referred to as the father of Engineering Mathematics. With my physics degree and post graduate degree in Engineering, and another post graduate engineering in progress, I personally haven't come across any greater scientist who seems to always have equations or functions that appears in most problem or situation. Euler's work touched upon so many fields that he is often the earliest written reference on a given matter. It has been said that, in an effort to avoid naming EVERYTHING after Euler, discoveries and theorems are named after the first person after Euler to have discovered them. Euler was one of the most eminent mathematicians of the 18th century, and is held to be one of the greatest in history. He is also widely considered to be the MOST PROLIFIC mathematician of all times. His collected works fill 60 to 80 quarto volumes, more than anybody in the field. A statement attributed to Pierre-Simon LAPLACE expresses Euler's influence on mathematics: "Read Euler, read Euler, he is the MASTER of us all." SOME works of Euler: Euler's sum of powers conjecture Euler's equations Euler's equation can refer to a non-differential equation, as in these cases: Euler–Lotka equation , a characteristic equation employed in mathematical demography Euler's pump and turbine equation Euler transform used to accelerate the convergence of an alternating series and is also frequently applied to the hypergeometric series Euler's ordinary equations Euler rotation equations , a set of first-order ODEs concerning the rotations of a rigid body. Euler–Cauchy equation, a linear equidimensional second-order ODEs with variable coefficients . Its second-order version can emerge from Laplace equation in polar coordinates. Euler–Bernoulli beam equation, a fourth-order ODE concerning the elasticity of structural beams. Euler–Lagrange equation, a second-order ODE emerging from minimization problems in calculus of variations . Euler's partial differential equations Euler conservation equations, a set of quasilinear first-order hyperbolic equations used in fluid dynamics for inviscid flows . In the (Froude) limit of no external field, they are conservation equations . Euler–Tricomi equation – a second-order PDE emerging from Euler conservation equations. Euler–Poisson–Darboux equation, a second-order PDE playing important role in solving the wave equation. Euler's formulas Eulers formula in complex analysis e ix = cos x + i sin x Euler's polyhedral formula for planar graphs or polyhedra: v − e + f = 2 Euler's formula for the critical load of a column: Euler's continued fraction formula connecting a finite sum of products with a finite continued fraction Euler product formula for the Riemann zeta function. Euler–Maclaurin formula ( Euler's summation formula) relating integrals to sums Euler–Rodrigues formula describing the rotation of a vector in three dimensions Euler's functions The Euler function, a modular form that is a prototypical q-series . Euler's homogeneous function theorem Euler hypergeometric integral Euler's identities Euler's identity e i π + 1 = 0. Euler's four-square identity, which shows that the product of two sums of four squares can itself be expressed as the sum of four squares. Euler's identity may also refer to the pentagonal number theorem . Euler's numbers Euler's idoneal numbers Euler numbers are an integer sequence. Eulerian numbers are another integer sequence. Euler number (physics) , the cavitation number in fluid dynamics . Euler number (topology) – now, Euler characteristic Lucky numbers of Euler Euler–Mascheroni constant Eulerian integers Euler's theorems Euler's homogeneous function theorem , a theorem about homogeneous polynomials . Euler's infinite tetration theorem Euler's rotation theorem Euler's theorem (differential geometry) on the existence of the principal curvatures of a surface and orthogonality of the associated principal directions. Euler's theorem in geometry, relating the circumcircle and incircle of a triangle. Euclid–Euler theorem , relating perfect numbers to Mersenne primes . Euler–Fermat theorem Euler's theorem equating the number of partitions with odd parts and the number of partitions with distinct parts. See Glaisher's theorem . Euler's adding-up theorem in economics Euler's first law , the linear momentum of a body is equal to the product of the mass of the body and the velocity of its center of mass . Euler's second law , the sum of the external moments about a point is equal to the rate of change of angular momentum about that point. 2002 Euler (a minor planet) AMS Euler typeface Euler (software) Euler acceleration or force Euler programming language Euler–Fokker genus Project Euler Leonhard Euler Telescope Euler approximatio Euler derivative (as opposed to Lagrangian derivative ) The Euler integrals of the first and second kind, namely the beta function and gamma function. The Euler method , a method for finding numerical solutions of differential equations Semi-implicit Euler method Euler's number e 2.71828, the base of the natural logarithm , also known as Napier's constant. Euler substitutions for integrals involving a square root. Euler's summation formula , a theorem about integrals. Cauchy–Euler equation (or Euler equation), a second-order linear differential equation Euler–Maclaurin formula – relation between integrals and sums Euler–Mascheroni constant or Euler's constant Euler angles defining a rotation in space. Euler brick Euler's line – relation between triangle centers Euler operator – set of functions to create polygon meshes Euler's rotation theorem Euler spiral – a curve whose curvature varies linearly with its arc length Euler squares, usually called Graeco-Latin squares . Euler's theorem in geometry, relating the circumcircle and incircle of a triangle. Euler–Rodrigues formulas concern Euler–Rodrigues parameters and 3D rotation matrices Euler characteristic (formerly called Euler number) in algebraic topology and topological graph theory , and the corresponding Euler's formula Eulerian circuit Euler cycle or Eulerian path – a path through a graph that takes each edge once Eulerian graph has all its vertices spanned by an Eulerian path Euler class Euler diagram – incorrectly, but more popularly, known as Venn diagrams, its subclass Euler tour technique Euler–Fokker genus Euler's criterion – quadratic residues modulo by primes Euler product – infinite product expansion, indexed by prime numbers of a Dirichlet series Euler pseudoprime Euler's totient function (or Euler phi function) in number theory , counting the number of coprime integers less than an integer. Euler's Disk – a toy consisting of a circular disk that spins, without slipping, on a surface Euler rotation equations - in rigid body dynamics. Euler conservation equations in fluid dynamics . Euler number (physics) - the cavitation number in fluid dynamics . Euler's three-body problem Euler–Bernoulli beam equation, concerning the elasticity of structural beams. Euler formula in calculating the buckling load of columns. Euler–Tricomi equation – concerns transonic flow Polynomials Euler's homogeneous function theorem , a theorem about homogeneous polynomials . Euler polynomials Euler spline – composed of classical Euler polynomial arcs, Euler–Maruyama method 1 Like
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| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by Raplinx(m): 3:41pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
Teempakguy:thanks whats ur alma mater? |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by Nobody: 3:46pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
MathsChic:hmmn . . . how do i explain this . . . Newton didn't invent gravity. of course. he invented the "theory of gravity." that's the point I'm trying to pass here. "theories." are explanations or unification or descriptions of something else entirely. as we all know, newton's theory of gravity doesn't actually work well. instead the newer theory, of general relativity, is being used to describe gravity. That alone tips off that it is an invention. since it can be replaced and/or upgraded. a discovery, such as the discovery of a new element, is not subject to things like that. a theory is very much like an actual tool, such as a hammer or a screw driver. only it's composed of ideas and equations. since we don't refer to tangible tools as discoveries, i doubt we can refer to theories as such. in fact, most theories are born out of constant thinking, prototyping, and testing.. in very much the same manner as real tools. and they fail sometimes. like real tools . . . the list is endless. |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by sukkot: 3:47pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
Raplinx:ahhhhh virgins everywhere. too many idealistic virgins. ( virgin when it comes to how the world works ). for example, bill cosby tried to buy ABC a media house so as to promote black inventors and black activity. thats when they start digging up his past and are trying to lock him up, to dissuade him from buying a global media house to enhance black image. all the black stations ( BET and TVONE for example ) that are trying to promote black have been corporately taken over by whites so that they can promote buffoonery like davido and whizkid thereby reducing the IQ of black people. all of this is a plan. but like i said you are a virgin so keep quiet when elders are talking 2 Likes |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by Nobody: 3:48pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
sukkot:story. |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by Nobody: 3:50pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
Raplinx:what . . . I'm waay younger than that.  |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by sukkot: 3:53pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
Teempakguy:idealistic fellow. you neva chee chumtin  |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by egbaguy: 3:56pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
Edwin schrodinger....... |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by Nobody: 4:02pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
sukkot:dude, you still believe the earth is flat, and that the universe is geocentric in 2015! how on earth do you expect any of us to take you seriously on anything you say? 1 Like |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by sukkot: 4:07pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
Teempakguy:speaking of the universe, it is spiritually geocentric but mechanically heliocentric. and with regards to the earth, it is a flat land enclosed in a globe. but you wouldnt know nothing about this because you only regurgitate what white men tell you. you are what is called in america an uncle tom. you like white people more than you love yourself. i saw your list of women inventors you adore and would like to marry. it was full of ugly old archaic looking white women. like seriously dude you need a reality check real quick. |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by Nobody: 4:15pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
sukkot:hey . . . there was a black . . . never mind.  the earth is not a flat land enclosed inside a globe. and the more you keep claiming such, the more you keep showing yourself as a nutjob. this is 2015 for crying out loud. who in their right mind would claim that the terrestrial surface is flat? haba! even GPS and satellites that enable you to post on this very site rely on the fact that the earth is round. imagine . . . and you still have the mind to call some people delusional? I'm very sure, if you are carried out into space to see things for yourself, you will still claim that it is a fake reality induced by the whites to make you their slaves. I love the whites just like I love every other race. equally. i am not racist at all. unlike some people . . . |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by Nobody: 4:17pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
egbaguy:Excellent taste, sir.  |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by sukkot: 4:22pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
Teempakguy: yeah right. and the same people who lied to you that they have been to the moon which they did the whole thing in a hollywood studio because it is impossible to go to the moon because you and your aircraft will be melted by the van-allen radiation belt, these are the same people who told you the earth surface is round. or did you personally go up there and see it for yourself ? come on man stop regurgitating all that computer generated lies that nasa feeds to you. nasa has been busted as mostly a propaganda tool by the elites. |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by oglalasioux(m): 4:35pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
Very good post. Kudos. This is the information we all need for sustainable development. |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by Nobody: 4:35pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
sukkot:funny you didn't talk about the satellites . . . or about the mathematical proof. or about the fact that NASA has absolutely no reason to fake a round earth. or the fact that it was actually people like galilei galileo, nicolas copernicus, kepler, and isaac newton, and NOT NASA, that established that the earth was round. and with robust mathematical proofs that any interested person can derive in minutes. who told you about the van allen belt? wasn't it also the white man? why are you cherry picking? stay there dey decieve yourself. while the rest of the world moves forward and leaves you behind. also, did you just say that the universe is mechanically heliocentric? when even the milky way galaxy is not heliocentric.  also why would a flat earth [i]orbit [/i]a sun? |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by oglalasioux(m): 4:39pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
sukkot:Don't believe that conspiracy theory that man didn't really go to the moon. If it was a lie Russia would've debunked it by now. As for the earth being round there's no better evidence than the phenomenon of day, night and the seasons. |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by sukkot: 4:42pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
Teempakguy:the earth is a globe. a globe is round. we are saying the same thing superficially however thats where your intelligence stopped. i am going further to tell you inside that globe is a flat surface. so technically we are saying the same thing. and the universe being heliocentric has nothing to do with the milky-way. the milky way and the sun are in different planes of existence. the milky-way is at the constellations plane of existence ( puppis, vela, pyxis and carina to be exact ) while the sun is on the plane of the planets and asteroids like chiron, pallas, juno and ceres and vesta, point being what you said made absolutely no sense. |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by sukkot: 4:43pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
oglalasioux:russia has already debunked it. where were you ? lol. putin recently said usa lied about going to the moon http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/russia-calls-investigation-into-whether-us-moon-landings-happened-10327714.html |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by oglalasioux(m): 4:47pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
MathsChic:Very brilliant observation. No phenomena is actually invented. Men discovered and harnessed them into inventions. Example is electromagnetic waves and radio waves. It's out there set up by nature. It's for us to discover and put to use. |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by MathsChic(f): 4:51pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
Teempakguy:I actually understand the point your are trying to make, but still I disagree. Of course, newton did not invent gravity. And going by your logic, he also did not invent a theory of gravity, since he was wrong after all. If he invented the theory of gravity, then what would you call relativity? Isn't relativity the acceptable theory of gravity? What Newton "invented" is a series of explanation, mathematical descriptions and formulas which somewhat explained gravity in a classical way. Einstein came along with his own "inventions" which were also a series of advanced mathematical expressions that refined Newton's theories. So, you are right a bit in saying they invented some tools. However, all of what Newton did is true and existed already in nature, only waiting for someone to come along and spot them. The three laws, at least. And to be fair, Einstein did not really alter any of what Newton did. He merely modified them. So, while Newton may have "invented" tools with which to interpret gravity, he did discover some set of laws which gravity obeyed and which are absolutely fundamental, so fundamental there is doubt they would ever change. Some would say they are as real and fundamental as your element in the periodic table. It is in that sense we say he "discovered". Nevertheless, I think the interpretation, whether invent or discover, comes to from what perspective one is looking at it. 1 Like |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by FisifunKododada: 4:51pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
 I pretty much know of all of them. |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by MathsChic(f): 4:52pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
oglalasioux:Good. And even though we can't see certain wavelengths, we see their effects (like gravity) and we have mathematical tools that accurately predict them. 1 Like |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by oglalasioux(m): 4:53pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
Teempakguy:The girl is right. Calculus isn't even an invention. If you say calculus was what aided the invention of space science then you are right. Fibonacci only discovered his sequences. He didn't invent them because it's God's own creation tool. |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by oglalasioux(m): 4:56pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
Teempakguy:Boy I owe you. What's your brand? There's no better way to answer that. |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by tartar9(m): 4:58pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
sukkot:wow see the black acheivements:peanut farmer and toy gun inventor .degrasse tyson shouldn't even be on that list,he only talks.black power my butt. |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by sukkot: 5:01pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
tartar9:dumbass if you took the time to read about george washington carver, nevermind, anyway here is an excerpt from his biography below 'The most popular of his 44 practical bulletins for farmers contained 105 food recipes using peanuts.[4] He also developed and promoted about 100 products made from peanuts that were useful for the house and farm, including cosmetics, dyes, paints, plastics, gasoline, and nitroglycerin. He received numerous honors for his work, including the Spingarn Medal of the NAACP' |
| Re: Some Scientists You Probably Don't Know But Probably Should. by professore(m): 5:17pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
Nice to know |
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