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Gaussian function

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Gaussian function

Summary

Gaussian function has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

Key Facts

  • Carl Friedrich Gauss is named after Gaussian function[2].
  • Gaussian function is a type of logarithmically concave function[3].
  • Gaussian function is a type of bell-shaped function[4].
  • Gaussian function's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Gaussian function[5].
  • Gaussian function's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[6].
  • Gaussian function's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[7].

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Definition and Type

Recorded subclass of include logarithmically concave function[3] and bell-shaped function[4].

Origins

Carl Friedrich Gauss is named after Gaussian function[2].

Influence

Things named for Gaussian function include difference of Gaussians[8].

Why It Matters

Gaussian function has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1] It is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Entities named for it include difference of Gaussians[8].

Related Entities

Carl Friedrich Gauss

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  5. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  1. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Geyslein · 2026-05-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Topic's main category → Category:Gaussian function
    Described by source → Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)
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