Minkowski–Steiner formula

Summary

Key Facts

• Hermann Minkowski is named after Minkowski–Steiner formula^[1].
• Jakob Steiner is named after Minkowski–Steiner formula^[2].
• Minkowski–Steiner formula is a type of theorem^[3].

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Definition and Type

Minkowski–Steiner formula is a type of theorem^[3].

Origins

Things named after include Hermann Minkowski^[1], a physicist^[4], 1864–1909^[5], of Kingdom of Prussia^[6], awarded the Grand prix des sciences mathématiques^[7], specialised in geometry^[8] and Jakob Steiner^[2], a mathematician^[9], 1796–1863^[10], of Switzerland^[11], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Königsberg^[12], specialised in geometry^[13].