From:
William Rowan Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1834]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:
Developed a method that greatly simplifies Joseph Lagrange's integration of the 3n differential equations of motion of the second order by reducing all calculations to the application of 'one principal function.' Applies the method to planetary motion.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project