English Title
Essay on the principle of least action, with an examination of the objections of M. Professor Koenig made against this principle
Enestrom Number
186
Fuss Index
449
Original Language
French
Archive Notes
This work was published in a bilingual edition in 1753. The publication contained a treatise of Euler's, but also a second booka long objection by Samuel König following Euler's.
Content Summary
In this pair of essays, Euler and Samuel König respond to a priority claim over the so-called "principle of least action." Maupertuis claimed to have originated the idea (and Euler agreed), while König claimed it should be credited to Leibniz.
Published as
Octavo book
Published Date
1753
Original Source Citation
Berlin: Michaelis, pp. 1-223.
Opera Omnia Citation
Series 2, Volume 5, pp.177-178.
Record Created
2018-09-25
