Ferdinand Joachimsthal

German mathematician and theorist

Ferdinand Joachimsthal - German mathematician and theorist
Born

1818
207 years ago

Died

April 5th, 1861
163 years ago — 43 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Germany

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Contributed significantly to mathematics, particularly in the study of differential equations. Worked on the theory of analytic functions, leading to advancements in the understanding of their properties. Held a position at the University of Berlin, where he influenced numerous students and fellow mathematicians. Engaged in research that discussed the convergence of series and the properties of circular and hyperbolic functions.

Authored key papers on analytic functions

Investigated properties of differential equations

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