Pere Lachaise #4: Fourier's Tomb by photosynthesis
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"Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier 21 March 1768 – 16 May 1830) was a French mathematician and physicist born in Auxerre and best known for initiating the investigation of Fourier series and their applications to problems of heat transfer and vibrations. The Fourier transform and Fourier's Law are also named in his honour. Fourier is also generally credited with the discovery of the greenhouse effect."
I find it interesting that the greenhouse effect was postulated by scientists in the 19th century & sad that evolution & climate change are being debated by politicians (at least here in the U.S.) in the 21st century...
Comments (9)
Juliette.Gribnau
you found lots of interesting things at pere lachaise
giulband
Well taken !!
durleybeachbum
The light is perfect and very interesting !
pimanjc
Nice bit of history.
Glendaw
Great capture of the amazing bust and carvings. Thanks for sharing the wonderful history info. with the wonderful photos.
netot
Some people should not die
kenmo
A fine tribute and stature to Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier....
MrsRatbag
A really beautiful shot
danapommet
I am also amazed that Fourier and greenhouse effects have been in existence for all of these years and no solutions in sight!