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Carl Gustav Jacob Jacobi (/ dʒ ə ˈ k oʊ b i /; German:; 10 December 1804 – 18 February 1851) was a German mathematician who made fundamental contributions to elliptic functions, dynamics, differential equations, determinants, and number theory. His name is sometimes given as Karl Gustav Jakob.
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Carl Jacobi (born December 10, 1804, Potsdam, Prussia [Germany]—died February 18, 1851, Berlin) was a German mathematician who, with Niels Henrik Abel of Norway, founded the theory of elliptic functions. Jacobi was first tutored by an uncle, and, by the end of his first year at the Gymnasium (1816–17), he was ready to enter the University ...
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18 February 1851. Berlin, Germany. Summary. Carl Jacobi made basic contributions to the theory of elliptic functions. He carried out important research in partial differential equations of the first order and applied them to the differential equations of dynamics. View five larger pictures. Biography.
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May 29, 2018 · A biography of the German mathematician who made significant contributions to elliptic functions, analysis, number theory, geometry, and mechanics. Learn about his life, education, career, achievements, and legacy.
Mathematical Treasure: Collected Works of Carl Jacobi. Carl Gustav Jacob Jacobi (1804-1851) was a German mathematician active in many fields of mathematics. He is primarily remembered for his contributions to number theory and his work with elliptic functions.
Dec 10, 2020 · Learn about the life and achievements of Carl Jacobi, who made fundamental contributions to elliptic functions, dynamics, differential equations, and number theory. He was a child prodigy, a convert to Christianity, and a friend of Gauss and Legendre.
