George Stokes

Sir George Gabriel Stokes was a 19th-century Irish mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to fluid dynamics, optics, and mathematical physics. He is best known for formulating Stokes' Law, which describes the force of viscosity on small particles moving through a fluid. Additionally, he contributed to understanding light scattering (Stokes' phenomena), and the mathematical equations that describe how fluids flow. His work laid foundational principles still used today in engineering, physics, and chemistry. Overall, Stokes helped us better understand the behavior of fluids and light, advancing both scientific theory and practical applications.