Pierre de Fermat (/ fɜːrˈmɑː /; [2] French: [pjɛʁ də fɛʁma]; 17 August 1601 [a] – 12 January 1665) was a French magistrate, polymath, and above all mathematician who is given credit for early …

Pascal, Cayley and Fermat Contests The Pascal, Cayley, and Fermat Contests (PCF) provide students with an engaging platform of multiple-choice questions to showcase their math skills while exploring …

Jan 8, 2026 · Pierre de Fermat (born August 17, 1601, Beaumont-de-Lomagne, France—died January 12, 1665, Castres) was a French mathematician who is often called the founder of the modern theory …

Another Frenchman of the 17th Century, Pierre de Fermat, effectively invented modern number theory virtually single-handedly, despite being a small-town amateur mathematician.

Jun 10, 2025 · Pierre de Fermat (1607–1665), the eminent French mathematician best known for formulating Fermat’s Last Theorem and foundational contributions to analytic geometry, probability, …

Aug 17, 2011 · Pierre de Fermat was a French lawyer and government official most remembered for his work in number theory; in particular for Fermat's Last Theorem. He is also important in the …

An alternate approach to geometrical optics can be developed from Fermat’s principle. This principle states (in its simplest form) that light waves of a given frequency traverse the path between two …

Pierre de Fermat, one of the prominent mathematicians of the 17th century, is better known for his contribution towards development of infinitesimal calculus. He was also a lawyer in terms of …

Pierre de Fermat (1607–1665) was a French mathematician, lawyer, and polymath whose profound contributions transformed the landscape of mathematics. Often regarded as one of the founders of …

Jul 16, 2024 · Fermat’s principle of least time states that light travels between two points in such a way that it takes the shortest time possible. To prove this principle, we can use the concept of optical path …