Niels Henrik Abel (1802-1829) compte parmi les plus grands mathematiciens de son temps. Au cours d'une vie exceptionnellement breve et fertile, ce jeune Norvegien resout un probleme seculaire et ouvre de nouvelles voies dans le domaine mathematique. En compagnie d'Abel et de ses amis, le lecteur est[...]
Sophus Lie (1842-1899) is one of Norways greatest scientific talents. His mathematical works have made him famous around the world no less than Niels Henrik Abel. The terms 'Lie groups' and 'Lie algebra' are part of the standard mathematical vocabulary. In his comprehensive biography the author Aril[...]
Everyone with an interest in the history of mathematics and science will enjoy reading this book on one of the most famous mathematicians of the 19th century. The author, who is both a historian and a mathematician, has written the definitive biography of Niels Henrik Abel.[...]
Gosta Mittag-Leffler (1846-1927) played a significant role as both a scientist and entrepreneur. Regarded as the father of Swedish mathematics, his influence extended far beyond his chosen field because of his extensive network of international contacts in science, business, and the arts. He was ins[...]
Gösta Mittag-Leffler var i sin samtid en av Europas mest kända vetenskapsmän. Grunden för hans ryktbarhet blev lagd under 1880-talet, då han blev Stockholms Högskolas första professor, startade tidskriften Acta Mathematica och fick ryskan Sonja Kovalevsky till Stockholm och gjorde henne till [...]