What contribution did Abel make in the field of elliptic functions?
He dismissed them
He proved they didn't exist
He innovated them
He proved they were invalid
Answer
Niels Henrik Abel was a Norwegian mathematician who is considered one of the most important mathematicians of the 19th century. He made significant contributions to many areas of mathematics, including elliptic functions, complex analysis, and number theory. In particular, he is credited with the first systematic study of elliptic functions and their relationship to Theory of modular forms.
Discovering the Brilliance: The Life and Legacy of Niels Henrik Abel
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