List of things named after Pierre-Simon Laplace
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This is a list of things named after Pierre-Simon Laplace
Probability theory[edit]
- de Moivre-Laplace theorem that approximates binomial distribution with a normal distribution
- Laplace–Bayes estimator
- Laplace distribution
- Laplace functional
- Laplace motion
- Laplace's rule of succession
- Laplace smoothing
Mathematical analysis[edit]
- Laplace principle (large deviations theory)
- Laplace series
- Laplace transform
- Laplace's method for approximating integrals
- Laplace limit, concerning series solutions to Kepler's equation
- Laplacian vector field
Differential equations[edit]
- Laplace's equation
- Laplacian, see Laplace operator
- Young–Laplace equation
- Laplace invariant
Spherical harmonics[edit]
- Laplace series (Fourier–Laplace series)
- Laplace expansion (potential)
- Laplace coefficient: see Laplace expansion (potential)
Algebra[edit]
- Laplace expansion of determinants of matrices
Discrete mathematics[edit]
- Laplace matrices in graph theory
Physics[edit]
- Laplace's demon
- Laplace equation for irrotational flow
- Laplace force
- Laplace number
- Laplace plane
- Laplace pressure
- Laplace-Runge-Lenz vector
- Laplace resonance
- Laplace's tidal equations
Computer science[edit]
Others[edit]
- The asteroid 4628 Laplace is named for Laplace.[1]
- A spur of the Montes Jura on the moon is known as Promontorium Laplace.
- The tentative working name of the European Space Agency Europa Jupiter System Mission is the "Laplace" space probe.
- French submarine Laplace
- LaplacesDemon is Bayesian software
- Institut Pierre Simon Laplace
In popular culture[edit]
- Laplace no Ma, a video game about Laplace's demon
- In Kamen Rider Fourze the Libra Horoscopes develops an ability called "The eye of Laplace"
- In Mega Man Star Force 3 Solo gains a wizard named Laplace.
- In Pokémon, the Japanese name of Lapras is Laplace (ラプラス).[2]
- The idea of the Laplace Demon has been cited several times in Japanese pop culture:
- In the Super Robot Wars serial, Elemental Lord of the Wind Cybuster is said to be equipped with the Laplace Demon which can alter the Laws of Probabilities.
- In Gundam UC, the titular machine, the Gundam Unicorn, has the La+ (Laplus; Laplace) operative system, which is the key to obtain the Box of Laplace—a repository of secret information whose possession could change the course of the world.
- In Mushoku Tensei, the Demon God who tried to rule the world was called Laplace.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Schmadel, L. D. (2003). Dictionary of Minor Planet Names (5th rev. ed.). Berlin: Springer-Verlag. ISBN 3-540-00238-3.
- ^ "Lapras (Pokémon) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia". Bulbapedia. Retrieved 9 October 2023.