Euler
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Leonhard Euler was a prolific Swiss mathematician who lived from 1707 to 1783. He had a phenomenal memory and introduced much of the mathematical notation still used today, such as using f(x) to describe a function and e as the base of natural logarithms. Despite losing vision in one eye in the 1730s and becoming completely blind in 1771, Euler became even more productive, publishing over 75 volumes and 25,000 pages of mathematics during his lifetime, more than any other mathematician.
Euler
- 1. Leonhard Euler 1707-1783 Leonhard Euler Biography Click the link to watch a short video.
- 2. He had a phenomenal memory In 1730’s he lost vision in one eye and in 1771 became blind He became more productive when blind Nobody has published more mathematics than Euler (75 volumes, 25,000 pages)
- 3. Euler introduced much of the mathematical notation in use today, such as the notation f(x) to describe a function. He was the first to use the letter e for the base of the natural logarithm, now also known as Euler's number. The use of the Greek letter π to denote the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter was also popularized by Euler (although it did not originate with him). He is also credited for inventing the notation i to denote 1