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Brief biography of French scientist André-Marie Ampère who laid the foundation of electromagnetism, he called electrodynamics.

Monge's mathematics research laid the foundations of modern descriptive geometry, a field essential to mechanical and architectural drawing.

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Brought to the attention of the mathematical community by famed mathematician John Nash in 1951, the Nash Equilibrium is an important element of game theory.

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Biography of Dutch mathematician, physicist, and astronomer Christiaan Huygens, scientist of the late 17th century, famed for invention of the pendulum clock, and more.

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Mathematicians are often known for their creativity; their unique ability to make sense of any worldly phenomenon using numbers. Knot theory is a perfect example of this.

Between about 1550 and 1700, knowledge and understanding of the sciences underwent colossal upheavals as ideas sanctioned by the Christian Church were challenged.