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List of things named after Pierre-Simon Laplace

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This is a list of things named after Pierre-Simon Laplace

Probability theory

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Mathematical analysis

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Differential equations

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Spherical harmonics

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Algebra

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Discrete mathematics

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Physics

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Computer science

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Others

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  • Laplace no Ma, a video game about Laplace's demon
  • In Kamen Rider Fourze the Libra Horoscopes develops an ability called "The eye of Laplace"
  • In Mega Man Star Force 3 Solo gains a wizard named Laplace.
  • In Pokémon, the Japanese name of Lapras is Laplace (ラプラス).[2]
  • The idea of the Laplace Demon has been cited several times in Japanese pop culture:
    • In the Super Robot Wars serial, Elemental Lord of the Wind Cybuster is said to be equipped with the Laplace Demon which can alter the Laws of Probabilities.
    • In Gundam UC, the titular machine, the Gundam Unicorn, has the La+ (Laplus; Laplace) operative system, which is the key to obtain the Box of Laplace—a repository of secret information whose possession could change the course of the world.
    • In Mushoku Tensei, the Demon God who tried to rule the world was called Laplace.
    • In That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Laplace is a name of one member of The Moderate Harlequin Alliance.
    • In Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, Tomoe Koga is nicknamed "Laplace's Demon".

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Schmadel, L. D. (2003). Dictionary of Minor Planet Names (5th rev. ed.). Berlin: Springer-Verlag. ISBN 3-540-00238-3.
  2. ^ "Lapras (Pokémon) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia". Bulbapedia. Retrieved 9 October 2023.