Mathematical and Physical Papers Volume 1 is a collection of scientific writings by George Gabriel Stokes, a prominent mathematician and physicist of the 19th century. The book contains a selection of papers published by Stokes between the years 1842 and 1853. The papers cover a wide range of topics, including hydrodynamics, optics, and mathematical analysis. The book begins with an introduction to Stokes' life and work, providing readers with a brief...