Birthdate: February 11, 1839
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Died: April 28, 1903
Josiah Willard Gibbs, an American scientist, made significant contributions to physics, chemistry, and mathematics. He was instrumental in developing physical chemistry into a precise deductive science, particularly through his research in thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Gibbs also made notable progress in mathematical physics, such as introducing modern vector calculus and explaining the Gibbs phenomenon in Fourier analysis. His groundbreaking work earned him international acclaim as a pioneering theoretical scientist and prestigious honors.
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