John Stokes

John Stokes was a 19th-century British physicist known for his work in the field of optics. He is best remembered for Stokes' Law, which describes the motion of a solid sphere through a viscous fluid, helping to explain how particles settle in liquids. His contributions also include the discovery of fluorescence, where certain substances emit light after absorbing it. Stokes' research laid the groundwork for advancements in optics and fluid dynamics, impacting various scientific and engineering disciplines. Overall, his work has been influential in understanding light behavior and the movement of particles in fluids.