Dyer, Henry, 1848-1918.
Higher mathematical natural philosophy class (lecture notes) at Glasgow University, 1871-1872.
Exercise book containing mathematical formulae concerning waves and vibrations handwritten by Henry Dyer. Studied at Glasgow University, probably under William Thomson (Lord Kelvin) and William Rankine.
Engineer and educationalist. In 1872 while still stuyding at Glasgow University, Dyer was offered the position of Principal of New Engineering College in Tokyo and played a prominent part in Japan's modernisation. On his return to Glasgow he concerned himself with educational matters, becoming Chairman of Glasgow School Board in 1914.
Kelvin, William Thomson, Baron, 1824-1907
Rankine, William John Macquorn, 1820-1872.
University of Glasgow -- Study and teaching -- 19th century.
Mathematics -- Formulae.
Vibration (Analytic mechanics) -- Study and teaching -- Scotland -- 19th century.
Universities and colleges -- Study and teaching -- Scotland -- 19th century.
Waves -- Study and teaching -- Scotland -- 19th century.
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