Mathematical genius: Leibniz

coach bags Leibniz (Gottfriend Wilhelm Leibniz ,1646-1716) 17,18 turn of the century is the most important German mathematician, physicist and philosopher, a world-rare scientific genius. He read, studied under Wikipedia, the rich treasure trove of scientific knowledge of humanity made an indelible contribution. Leibniz was born in Leipzig, eastern Germany, a scholarly family of the father is Professor of Moral Philosophy University of Leipzig, Prof. mother was born in a family. Leibniz's father died he was just 6 years old then, and left a rich collection of books.
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burberry outlet At age 20, transferred Ruaerte Astoria Leibniz University. This year, he published his first mathematical paper, "On the combination of art." This is an article on mathematical logic, the basic idea is out trying to demonstrate the truth of the theory attributed to the result of a calculation. Although this paper is not mature enough, but it shines with innovation and intelligence and mathematical talent. Leibniz received his Ph.D. at the University after Alt-Astoria to join the diplomatic service. From 1671, he began pioneering the use of diplomatic activities, extensive contact with the outside world, especially in communication as his access to outside information, ideas and people as a major way.
laguna beach jeans His visit to Paris, Leibniz inspired by Pascal deeds, determination study mathematics, and studied Descartes, Fermat, Pascal and others with as. In 1673, Leibniz was recommended as the Royal Society. At this point, his interest has significantly towards mathematics and science, began a infinitesimal algorithm, independently created the basic concepts of calculus and algorithms, and co-Newton laid the double glow Bingdi calculus. 1676, he went to the Duke of Hanover House Counsel and as Chief Librarian. Was elected in 1700 in Paris Academy of Sciences, led to the establishment and served as first President of the Berlin Academy of Sciences.