Leonhard Euler
Leonhard Euler
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Major Publications and Scientific Contributions

This timeline highlights some of Euler's most important publications and his contributions to various fields of science and mathematics.
Mechanica sive motus scientia analytice exposita
1736
Euler published "Mechanica sive motus scientia analytice exposita", a groundbreaking work that applied analytical methods to the study of mechanics. It laid the foundation for classical mechanics.
Introductio in analysin infinitorum
1748
Euler's "Introductio in analysin infinitorum" revolutionized the study of analysis by establishing concepts of functions and systematizing calculus.
Institutiones calculi differentialis
1755
Euler's work on differential calculus. A major milestone in calculus and differential equations.
Institutiones calculi integralis
1768-1772
Euler published "Institutiones calculi integralis", an work regarding the integral calculus, the counterpart to his work on differential calculus.
Vollständige Anleitung zur Algebra
1770
Euler's textbook on algebra, "Vollständige Anleitung zur Algebra", became a standard work on the subject and helped to popularize algebraic concepts.
Contributions to Number Theory
Throughout his career
Euler made significant contributions to number theory, including the development of Euler's totient function, Fermat's Last Theorem for n=3 and n=4, and the law of quadratic reciprocity.
Contributions to Fluid Dynamics
Throughout his career
Euler's contributions to fluid dynamics include Euler equations.