Claude-Louis Navier Scientist

Claude-Louis Navier (born Claude Louis Marie Henri Navier, pronounced: [klod lwi maʁi ɑ̃ʁi navje]; 10 February 1785 – 21 August 1836), was a French engineer and physicist who specialized in mechanics.The Navier–Stokes equations are named after him and George Gabriel Stokes.

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Claude-Louis Navier
Alias (AKA)Navier Claude Louis Marie Henri; Navier Claude-Louis
Birth dateFebruary 10, 1785
Birth place
Dijon , France
Nationality
France
Date of deathAugust 21, 1836
Place of death
Paris , France
Education
École des ponts ParisTech
Known for
Navier–Stokes equations

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Field of study
Mathematical physics

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