Fourier (n.)

  1. French mathematician who developed Fourier analysis and studied the conduction of heat (1768-1830)

    [ Syn: fourier , jean baptiste joseph fourier , baron jean baptiste joseph fourier ]

  2. French sociologist and reformer who hoped to achieve universal harmony by reorganizing society (1772-1837)

    [ Syn: fourier , charles fourier , francois marie charles fourier ]

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