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Underlying symmetrical objects such as spheres and cylinders is something called a Lie group — a mathematical group invented by the 19th century Norwegian mathematician Sophus Lie to study symmetry.
Archive 2007-03-01 2007
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After the publication of Helmholtz's work, Sophus Lie argued that rigid motions form groups, and described the set of rigid motions in the mathematical terms of group theory.
Hermann von Helmholtz Patton, Lydia 2008
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Sophus Lie, a 19th century Norwegian mathematican, is the creator of Lie Group Theory, which deals with continuous symmetry.
Mathematicians (finally) completely describe 248-dimensional object Ron Buckmire 2007
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Sophus Lie, a 19th century Norwegian mathematican, is the creator of Lie Group Theory, which deals with continuous symmetry.
Archive 2007-03-01 Ron Buckmire 2007
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Sophus Bugge thought that saga-characteristics earlier ascribed to
The Relation of the Hrolfs Saga Kraka and the Bjarkarimur to Beowulf A Contribution To The History Of Saga Development In England And The Scandinavian Countries Oscar Ludvig Olson
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Sophus Bugge: "Doh maht du nu aodlihho, ibu dir din ellen taoc, In sus heremo man hrusti giwinnan."
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The bearers put him down before the important firm of Flaccus and Sophus.
A Friend of Caesar A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C. William Stearns Davis 1903
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To my surprise, Sophus got up with a start and salaamed in haste.
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My oldest brother went to sea; Sophus, the doctor, was the next; and I, when it came my time to study in earnest, refused flatly and declared my wish to learn the carpenters trade.
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My oldest brother went to sea; Sophus, the doctor, was the next; and I, when it came my time to study in earnest, refused flatly and declared my wish to learn the carpenter's trade.
The Making of an American Riis, Jacob A 1901
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