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George Chrystal | |
|---|---|
 George Chrystal (1851–1911) | |
| Born | 8 March 1851 |
| Died | 3 November 1911 (aged 60) |
| Resting place | Foveran Churchyard, Aberdeenshire |
| Nationality | Scottish, UK |
| Alma mater | University of Aberdeen Peterhouse, Cambridge |
| Known for | Experimental verification of Ohm's law Chrystal's equation |
| Spouse | Margaret Anne Balfour (1870-1903 her death) |
| Awards | Royal Medal (1911) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Physicist and mathematician |
| Institutions | University of St Andrews University of Cambridge University of Edinburgh |
| Academic advisors | James Clerk Maxwell |
| Notable students | Joseph Wedderburn |
George Chrystal FRSE FRS (8 March 1851 – 3 November 1911) was a Scottish mathematician.[1] He is primarily known for his books on algebra and his studies of seiches (wave patterns in large inland bodies of water) which earned him a Gold Medal from the Royal Society of London that was confirmed shortly after his death.[2]
- ^ Knott, C. G. (9 November 1911). "obit. Prof. George Chrystal". Nature. 88 (2193): 47–49. doi:10.1038/088047b0.
- ^ "Chrystal biography". www-history.mcs.st-and.ac.uk. Retrieved 28 December 2017.