For remember this great man (Karl Friedrich Gauss)

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In summary, Karl Friedrich Gauss was a German mathematician and astronomer who received a doctoral degree in mathematics in 1799. He made significant contributions to electromagnetism, number theory, statistics, non-Euclidean geometry, and cometary orbital mechanics. He also founded the German Magnetic Union and was a thesis-advisor to Georg Riemann, who introduced the differential manifold that Einstein later used in his theory of relativity. Gauss's work continues to influence and inspire mathematicians and scientists today.
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Karl Friedrich Gauss German mathematician and astronomer (1777–1855) Gauss received a doctoral degree in mathematics from the University of Helmstedt in 1799. In addition to his work in electromagnetism, he made contributions to mathematics and science in number theory, statistics, non-Euclidean geometry, and cometary orbital mechanics. He was a founder of the German Magnetic Union, which studies the Earth’s magnetic field on a continual basis.
 
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Welcome to the forum, do you have a question?
 
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thanx Ryan_m_b
 
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I want to extend welcome too. I really like Karl Friedrich Gauss!
Also the picture you have on your personal profile page is very funny. I used the enlargement keystroke (Command Shift +) to make the picture bigger so I could tell what it was.

We should all be like in your picture and do whatever is needed to gain enlightenment :biggrin:

Gauss was thesis-advisor to Georg Riemann who around 1854 gave us the differential manifold with metric and curvature, to be our new machinery of geometry. And that was the machinery that Einstein used as a basis in 1915 to make a new idea of space and time. It was Gauss who helped him decide to make his 1854 presentation on that topic (foundations of geometry).

We are all, in a sense, the students of Gauss's Göttingen...
 
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thanx Ryan_m_b

Apparently, there is no question.

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What are the major contributions of Karl Friedrich Gauss to the field of mathematics?

Karl Friedrich Gauss is considered one of the greatest mathematicians of all time. His major contributions include the development of the fundamental theorem of algebra, the Gaussian distribution, the method of least squares, and the concept of non-Euclidean geometry.

What is the significance of Gauss's work in physics?

Gauss's work in physics includes his formulation of the law of gravitational attraction, contributions to the study of electromagnetism, and the development of the Gauss's law and the Gauss's theorem. These contributions have had a lasting impact on the field of physics.

How did Gauss's work influence other mathematicians and scientists?

Gauss's work has had a profound influence on many fields of mathematics and science. He inspired future generations of mathematicians with his groundbreaking ideas and methods. His work also paved the way for advancements in astronomy, physics, and engineering.

What is the Gauss's method of least squares and how is it used?

The Gauss's method of least squares is a statistical method used to estimate the parameters of a mathematical model by minimizing the sum of the squared differences between the observed and predicted values. It is commonly used in data analysis and is the basis for many statistical techniques.

What legacy did Karl Friedrich Gauss leave behind?

Karl Friedrich Gauss's legacy is immense. He made groundbreaking contributions to many fields of mathematics and science, and his work continues to be studied and applied today. His name is synonymous with excellence and he is regarded as one of the greatest minds in history.

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