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Jacques Babinet

Jacques Babinet
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Jacques Babinet was a French physicist, mathematician, and astronomer who is best known for his contributions to optics.

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  1. Eilhard MitscherlichJanuary 7, 1794 – August 28, 1863
  2. Friedlieb Ferdinand RungeFebruary 8, 1794 – March 25, 1867
  3. Jacques Babinet (this page)March 5, 1794 – October 21, 1872
  4. Johann Heinrich von MädlerMay 29, 1794 – March 14, 1874
  5. William WhewellMay 24, 1794 – March 6, 1866
  6. Thomas CarlyleDecember 4, 1795 – February 5, 1881

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