Leonhard Euler (15 April 1707 - 18 September 1783) was a pioneering Swiss mathematician and physicist. He made important discoveries in fields as diverse as infinitesimal calculus and graph theory. Read more
Euler, Dollond, and the Achromatic Telescope Controversy
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007 at 6:48 am by max Erik Tou, Carthage College (and Gustavus alumnus) 11:30-12:20 on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 Olin Hall, Room 320
Leonhard Euler was the most prolific mathematician of the 18th century. He wrote over 800 books and papers during his career, many of which were published long after his death. While much of Eulers work was in mathematics, he also made contributions to fluid mechanics, astronomy, and optics.