The Legacy of Niels Henrik Abel PDF

A unique series of fascinating research papers on subjects related to the work of Niels Henrik Abel, written by some of the foremost specialists in their fields. Some of the authors have been specifically invited to present papers, discussing the influence of Abel in a mathematical-historical context. Others have submitted papers presented at the Abel Bicentennial Conference, Oslo June 3-8, 2002. The idea behind the book has been to produce a text covering a substantial part of the legacy of Abel, as perceived at the beginning of the 21st century.

Review: The Legacy of Niels Henrik Abel. The … The core of the book consists of contributions presented at the Abel bicentennial conference held at the University of Oslo, June 3-8, 2002, commemorating the 200th anniversary of Niels Henrik Abel’s birth.