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ID228
First NameJoel
Last NameHaack
InstitutionUniversity of Northern Iowa
Speaker Categoryfaculty
Title of TalkEuler and Music: a look at the Tentamen of 1739
AbstractMusicians regard Euler as the leading contributor to theoretical acoustics. Why? This presentation will explore Euler's long interest in music theory.
Subject area(s)history of mathematics
Suitable for undergraduates?Yes
Day Preference
Computer Needed?
Bringing a laptop?Y
Overhead Needed?
Software requests
Special Needs
Date Submitted3/19/2008
Year2008