Leonhard Euler

Leonhard Euler was an 18th century Swiss mathematician and physicist who spent much of his adult life in Russia and Germany. He is known for work across many areas of mathematics, and for helping shape the terminology and notation used in modern math. His interests also reached mechanics, optics, astronomy, and music theory.

Euler wrote at the point where mathematics, physics, and applied science meet. The material linked to him is technical, systematic, and broad in scope. He is associated with foundational ideas in graph theory and topology, and with major work in analytic number theory, complex analysis, and calculus. If you are looking for a writer whose work is precise and concept driven, Euler fits that profile.

A good place to begin is Mechanica, especially if you want to see Euler through the lens of mechanics. It is a better starting point for readers who are comfortable with scientific and mathematical writing than for someone looking for a light introduction. If you want a first look at his style of thinking, this title gives a clear entry into his world.