Denis Poisson

Denis Poisson was a 19th-century French mathematician and physicist known for his contributions to probability theory and mathematical physics. He is best recognized for the Poisson distribution, a statistical model used to describe events that occur independently and at a constant rate, like the number of emails received in an hour. Poisson also made significant contributions to areas such as fluid mechanics and electromagnetism. His work laid important foundations for both applied mathematics and theoretical physics, influencing various fields including statistics, engineering, and economics.