Johann Bernoulli
Proper noun A Swiss mathematician (1667–1748) who made significant contributions to calculus and mathematical analysis. He was a member of the renowned Bernoulli family of mathematicians and is known for his work on exponential calculus, the calculus of variations, and for being an early proponent of Leibnizian calculus.
The term "Johann Bernoulli" is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure. * He is often studied in the context of the development of calculus. * His correspondence with other mathematicians, like his brother Jakob, is historically important.
- Johann Bernoulli was a professor at the University of Groningen and later at the University of Basel.
- The brachistochrone problem was solved independently by Johann Bernoulli, Isaac Newton, and others.
- Many theorems in calculus are attributed to Johann Bernoulli.
- Bernoulli's inequality is a mathematical statement proven by Johann Bernoulli.
- In historical texts, he is sometimes referred to as Jean Bernoulli, the French form of his name.
- Bernoulli: The family name. Other notable members include his brother Jakob Bernoulli and his son Daniel Bernoulli.
- Bernoulli differential equation: A type of ordinary differential equation named after Jakob Bernoulli, which Johann also worked on.
- Bernoulli principle: A fluid dynamics principle named after his son, Daniel Bernoulli.
There are no direct synonyms for a proper noun referring to a unique historical figure. He may be contextually described as: * A Swiss mathematician * A member of the Bernoulli family
- Bernoulli family: The famous dynasty of mathematicians and scientists.
- Calculus of variations: A field of mathematical analysis to which he contributed.
- Leibniz–Newton calculus controversy: A historical debate in which Johann Bernoulli was a strong supporter of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz.
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Swiss mathematician (1667-1748)
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