Sir George G. Stokes

Sir George G. Stokes was a 19th-century British physicist and mathematician renowned for his contributions to fluid dynamics and optics. He formulated the Navier-Stokes equations, fundamental to understanding how fluids like water and air flow. Stokes also studied light behavior, introducing the concept of what we now call "Stokes' Law," describing how small particles settle in a fluid. His work helped improve aircraft design, explain the movement of substances in liquids, and deepen our understanding of light and radiation. Recognized with a knighthood, his research laid essential groundwork for many scientific and engineering advancements.