English Title
Proof of a theorem and solution of a theorem proposed in the Acta Eruditorum of Leipzig
Enestrom Number
264
Fuss Index
348
Original Language
Latin
Archive Notes
According to Jacobi, a treatise with this title was read to the Berlin Academy on February 13, 1755. According to St. Petersburg Academy records, it was presented to that Academy on August 18, 1755.
Content Summary
Euler looks at properties of the elliptic integral. From the first paragraph: Half of an ellipse is cut in such a way that the difference of the parts is geometrically assignable. The geometric construction of an arc that is half of an elliptical quadrant is required. Also see E211.
Published as
Journal article
Published Date
1761
Written Date
1755
Original Source Citation
Novi Commentarii academiae scientiarum Petropolitanae, Volume 7, pp. 128-162.
Opera Omnia Citation
Series 1, Volume 20, pp.201-234.
Record Created
2018-09-25
