Niels Henrik Abel

Mathematics Norwegian 1802 – 1829 450 quotes

Proved impossibility of solving quintic by radicals

Quotes by Niels Henrik Abel

The Weierstrass sigma function is entire.

Precursor to Weierstrass

Debates with rivals sharpen blades.

On Jacobi

Life is a series converging slowly.

Metaphorical saying

Orthogonal polynomials span spaces.

Polynomial theory

Celebrate small victories in proofs.

Attributed

The Dirichlet series for L-functions.

Series work

Wit: Theorems are proven, not wished.

Joke

Harmony in harmonic analysis.

Harmonic functions

Endurance through poverty and illness.

Final letter 1829

The Jacobi theta function theta null.

Theta functions 1828

Grateful for the gift of intellect.

Reflection

Cauchy principal value resolves singularities.

Integral values

Youthful vigor in mathematical vigor.

Early letter 1823

The pursuit of purity in math.

Attributed

Stokes' theorem in vector calculus.

Precursor ideas

Joke: Why math? It adds up.

Humor

Non-Euclidean geometries bend minds.

Attributed observation

Satisfaction in completion of work.

Last reflection 1829

The Mittag-Leffler theorem on meromorphic.

Meromorphic functions

Friendships across borders unite.

International letter 1826