Johann Bernoulli

Johann Bernoulli threw down the gauntlet to Isaac Newton on the brachistochrone problem with a six month deadline. The message hit Isaac Newton at 4 pm on Jan 26 and he had the solution ready before turning in for the… 显示更多

Isaac Newton solves brachistochrone

Isaac Newton received Johann Bernoulli's brachistochrone challenge on Jan 26 at 4 pm, with a 6-month deadline attached. He solved it that night before going to bed.

Bernoulli's brachistochrone challenge to Newton

In the 17th century, Johann Bernoulli issued a challenge to Isaac Newton, giving him six months to solve the brachistochrone problem. Newton received the message on January 26 at 4 PM and worked it out before going to… 显示更多

Newton brachistochrone challenge