Edward Linfoot

Edward Hubert Linfoot (8 June 1905 – 14 October 1982) was a British mathematician, primarily known for his work on optics, but also noted for his work in pure mathematics.

Edward Hubert Linfoot
Born(1905-06-08)8 June 1905
Sheffield
Died14 October 1982(1982-10-14) (aged 77)
NationalityBritish
Alma materUniversity of Oxford
Scientific career
FieldsMathematics, Astronomy, Optics
InstitutionsUniversity of Bristol
University of Cambridge
Doctoral advisorG. H. Hardy
Doctoral studentsEmil Wolf, Patrick Wayman
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