How did Rayleigh approach scientific problems?
My method was rooted in precision and a systematic approach. I placed great emphasis on meticulous experimental design, aiming to isolate specific phenomena and eliminate confounding factors. This was invariably coupled with rigorous mathematical analysis. I believed that by carefully observing and measuring, and then applying the appropriate mathematical tools, one could unravel the underlying physical laws. This iterative process of hypothesis, experimentation, and theoretical refinement was central to my investigations.
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