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Jean CoulombFrench mathematician
Date of Birth: 07.11.1904
Country:  France |
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Jean Coulomb
Jean Coulomb was a prominent French mathematician and geophysicist, renowned as a founding member of the influential mathematician group Bourbaki. His involvement with the group spanned from April 1935 to 1937.
Scientific Contributions
Coulomb made significant contributions to the field of geophysics, particularly in the domains of geomagnetism and atmospheric electricity. His research delved into the intricacies of magnetic phenomena within Earth's crust and the electrical properties of the atmosphere.
Leadership and Honors
From 1957 to 1962, Coulomb served as director of the prestigious research institute The Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS). His leadership continued as president of the National Center for Space Studies (CNES) in France from 1962 to 1967. From 1976 to 1977, he held the presidency of the French Academy of Sciences.
Coulomb's exceptional contributions were recognized with the distinguished Jules Janssen Prize in 1961, attesting to his profound impact on the scientific community.
