Calinger, Ronald S.

Leonhard Euler: Mathematical Genius in the Enlightenment

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ISBN 13:: 9780691196404
author:: Calinger, Ronald S.
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Princeton University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 696
Dimensions:: 23.37 x 15.49 x 4.06 centimetres
Genre:: Science, Mathematics, General,
Condition:: New
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Leonhard Euler: A Life of Unrelenting Accomplishment Ronald Calinger's comprehensive biography explores the life and achievements of Leonhard Euler, one of the greatest mathematicians and theoretical physicists in history. This authoritative account sets Euler's work within its multilayered context, revealing his contributions to mathematics, physics, and other fields. From Euler's early education in Basel to his later years in St. Petersburg and Berlin, this biography chronicles nearly incessant accomplishment, including breakthroughs in calculus, number theory, and optics. Despite personal struggles with eye problems that left him near-blind, Euler continued to publish groundbreaking works, including the famous Introductio in analysin infinitorum. This detailed narrative offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a true mathematical genius, shedding light on his intellectual pursuits and their lasting impact on our understanding of the world.

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