Fermat's principle
principle of least time
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Fermat's principle
Summary
Fermat's principle is a scientific law[1]. It draws 1,227 Wikipedia views per month (scientific_law category, ranking #4 of 30).[2]
Key Facts
- Fermat's principle's instance of is recorded as scientific law[3].
- Fermat's principle's instance of is recorded as variational principle[4].
- Pierre de Fermat is named after Fermat's principle[5].
- January 1, 1662 marks the founding of Fermat's principle[6].
- Fermat's principle's described by source is recorded as Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[7].
- Fermat's principle's name in kana is recorded as フェルマーのげんり[8].
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Definition and Type
Recorded instance of include scientific law[3] and variational principle[4].
Origins
Pierre de Fermat is named after Fermat's principle[5]. January 1, 1662 marks the founding of it[6].
Why It Matters
Fermat's principle draws 1,227 Wikipedia views per month (scientific_law category, ranking #4 of 30).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] It is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]