Werke
Werke by Carl Friedrich Gauss is a comprehensive collection published by Cambridge University Press on November 3, 2011, in German. This edition spans 542 pages and presents the extensive contributions of Gauss, a prominent figure in mathematics known for his work in number theory, probability, and astronomy. The collection showcases the depth of his intellectual output, which was recognized during his lifetime but fully appreciated only after further examination by subsequent generations of mathematicians.
Readers will find that this volume, part of a twelve-volume series of Gauss’ complete works, offers insights into geodesy, triangulation, and the geodesic survey of the Kingdom of Hanover. It includes both published material and previously unpublished notes, providing a detailed account of Gauss’ methodologies and findings. This edition serves as a significant resource for those interested in the history and philosophy of mathematics, reflecting the enduring impact of Gauss’ work on the field.
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The genius of Carl Friedrich Gauss (1777-1855) and the novelty of his work (published in Latin, German, and occasionally French) in areas as diverse as number theory, probability and astronomy were already widely acknowledged during his lifetime. But it took another three generations of mathematicians to reveal the true extent of his output as they studied Gauss’ extensive unpublished papers and his voluminous correspondence. This posthumous twelve-volume collection of Gauss’ complete works, published between 1863 and 1933, marks the culmination of their efforts and provides a fascinating account of one of the great scientific minds of the nineteenth century. Volume 9, which appeared in 1903, supplements the account in Volume 4 of geodesy, triangulation, and the geodesic survey of the Kingdom of Hanover. It includes both published work and previously unpublished notes found among Gauss’ papers.
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