Outstanding mathematical abilities distinguished this weak human health. He managed to make a number of discoveries and inventions that formed the basis of the philosophical principles of mathematics and physics.
The great French mathematician in Europe is revered for impeccable proof of theoretical postulates. He is known as the inventor of the first calculating devices that could mechanically perform arithmetic operations of addition, subtraction. Amazing examples of such machines are stored in the historical museums of Dresden and Paris. They got a name on behalf of their famous author - "Pascalina".
Biography
The famous scientist Blaise Pascal was born on June 19, 1623 in the French town of Clermont - Feran. This is a unique mathematician, philosopher, mechanic and classic of French literature.
The father of the scientist, Etienne Pascal, had a degree in mathematics, knew several languages, and additionally studied history and literature. Etienne worked as chairman of the tax administration. Antoinette Begon, mother of Blaise, was a kind and decent woman, raised babies and was engaged in housework. Blaise and two sisters grew up in a wealthy and educated family.
At the age of three, the boy was left an orphan. Antoinette Begon died of a serious illness, and her father began to engage in the development of children. Pascal Sr. did not marry anymore; he devoted his whole life to the education of children. In the family, Blaise Pascal was the youngest and grew up a very talented and talented kid.
Career
At 11, Pascal was interested in various sounds. Once, while sitting at dinner, my father accidentally touched a cup with a spoon. Blaise focused on the sound that appeared. But he was more interested when, just touching the cup, the echo disappeared. The guy was so keen on the fact that he decided to conduct research. After some time, it was they who became the beginning of the Treatise on Sounds.
At 12, the future scientist was fond of ancient languages. Famous physicists and philosophers often came to Pascal's father. The boy with particular interest comprehended science. Knowledge of literature and mathematics was easy for him. He tried to read books about ancient history as much as possible.
My father was fond of mathematics, it was he who gave his son the basics of science. Blaise Pascal never ceased to amaze his father with his talents. He wrote a valid article on the subject of vibrating bodies. After some time, he proved that the sum of the angles of a triangle is equal to two right angles.
At the age of 14, young Blaise began attending courses in French mathematics and theorist Maren Mersenne.
In the winter of 1640, Pascal changed his place of residence, moved to the capital of Normandy - Rouen. The young man had a limp since childhood. And every day he felt worse. The scientist was tormented by severe bouts of headache, of which there was no deliverance. However, he did not cease to amaze with his work.
In 1646, Blaise Pascal showed interest in physics. He established the law of the distribution of pressure in a liquid and the principle of operation of a hydraulic press. Blaise assures that there is a vacuum in every substance. He confirmed that it is the vacuum that drives the mercury in the barometer and fills the space above the substance in the mercury column. In the convention, “New Experiments Concerning Emptiness, ” Pascal described in detail all his research.
In 1651, Pascal's father passed away. Sister Jacqueline decided to go to the monastery. She was the only family member and close friend who always supported Blaise. In order to somehow escape, Pascal began to appear more often in the company of his friends, became interested in gambling.
Creation
At the age of 17, young Blaise publishes his main scientific work, “The Experience on Conic Sections”. At the age of 18, Pascal is working on the invention of a computational mechanism. For several years he came up with new options. And finally, he found a way to make a mechanical structure that performed simple arithmetic operations - an arithmometer.
In 1653, the manuscript The Treatise on the Equilibrium of Liquids was published, where he introduced the main law of hydrostatics.
In 1654, the scientist decided to leave France and went to the monastery of Por-Royal as a confessor. Health deteriorated, pain increasingly reminded of itself. The exhausted Pascal hoped to find solace and comfort in religion. The harsh daily routine and endless prayers in the monastery did not help the scientist gain strength.
