Pierre-Simon Laplace
French mathematician and astronomer
Born
March 23rd, 1749
276 years ago
Died
March 5th, 1827
198 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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Contributions to mathematics and astronomy significantly influenced the development of these fields. Introduced the concept of Laplace transforms, providing tools for solving differential equations. Collaborated on the formulation of celestial mechanics and worked extensively on the stability of the solar system. Published the treatise 'Mécanique Céleste', which synthesized and expanded Newton's theories, earning recognition in both mathematics and physics.
Authored 'Mécanique Céleste'
Developed Laplace transforms
Contributed to celestial mechanics
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