Pierre-Simon Laplace is known for his groundbreaking work in:
* Celestial Mechanics: He formulated Laplace's equation, which describes the gravitational potential of celestial bodies, and played a key role in understanding the stability of the solar system.
* Probability Theory: He established the foundations of probability theory with his seminal work "Théorie Analytique des Probabilités."
* Physics and Cosmology: He made significant contributions to the understanding of heat, sound, and light, and proposed the nebular hypothesis for the formation of the solar system.
Some of his most notable works include:
* Mécanique Céleste (Celestial Mechanics): A five-volume masterpiece that summarized the then-current knowledge of celestial mechanics.
* Théorie Analytique des Probabilités (Analytical Theory of Probabilities): A foundational text that established probability theory as a rigorous mathematical discipline.
* Exposition du Système du Monde (Exposition of the System of the World): A popular science book that explained the principles of astronomy and cosmology.
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