Peter Barlow (mathematician)
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Peter Barlow FRS (13 October 1776 – 1 March 1862)[1][2] was an English mathematician and physicist.
Peter Barlow | |
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.jpg) Peter Barlow | |
| Born | 13 October 1776 Norwich, Norfolk |
| Died | 1 March 1862 (aged 85) |
| Nationality | English |
| Known for | Barlow lens Barlow's wheel Barlow's formula Barlow's Tables |
| Awards | Copley Medal (1825) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematics, physics, engineering |