Karl Gauss

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This paper looks at the life and work of Karl Gauss. It examines his theory on Plate Tectonics, the theory of Motion of Heavenly Bodies and several other theories that were developed during his lifetime. The writer first briefly gives a bio of Gauss and then attempts to explain the theories in laymen's terms.

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"There are many well known mathematicians from history whose work is well known and position widely recognized. However, there are also many lesser known mathematicians that have also made equally valuable contributions. Karl Friedrich Gauss is one of these, and as such is a worthwhile individual to study. Gauss developed many ideas and theories which are still in use today. He is best known for his theory of plate tectonics and his work entitled "Theoria Motus Corporum Coelestium" ; Theory of the Motion of Heavenly Bodies in 1809. With Wilhelm E. Weber; a physicist he also developed a theory concerning geomagnetism. Much of his work is still used today, including work in the fields of physics, astronomy, and his statistical theories are even used in software algorithms. In this we see man who has made large contributions to the world of mathematics and related disciplines (Schaaf, 1964)."

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