Pliny Chase
Encyclopedia
Pliny Earle Chase was an American
scientist
, mathematician
, and educator who contributed to the fields of astronomy
, electromagnetism
, and cryptography
, among others. For many years he was Professor of Philosophy and Logic at Haverford College
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
scientist
Scientist
A scientist in a broad sense is one engaging in a systematic activity to acquire knowledge. In a more restricted sense, a scientist is an individual who uses the scientific method. The person may be an expert in one or more areas of science. This article focuses on the more restricted use of the word...
, mathematician
Mathematician
A mathematician is a person whose primary area of study is the field of mathematics. Mathematicians are concerned with quantity, structure, space, and change....
, and educator who contributed to the fields of astronomy
Astronomy
Astronomy is a natural science that deals with the study of celestial objects and phenomena that originate outside the atmosphere of Earth...
, electromagnetism
Electromagnetism
Electromagnetism is one of the four fundamental interactions in nature. The other three are the strong interaction, the weak interaction and gravitation...
, and cryptography
Cryptography
Cryptography is the practice and study of techniques for secure communication in the presence of third parties...
, among others. For many years he was Professor of Philosophy and Logic at Haverford College
Haverford College
Haverford College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college located in Haverford, Pennsylvania, United States, a suburb of Philadelphia...
.