Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646–1716) was a German philosopher and mathematician.
In mathematics, several results and concepts are attributed to Leibniz:
Leibniz algebra, an algebraic structure
Leibniz formula for π, an inefficient method for calculating π
Leibniz formula for determinants, an expression for the determinant of a matrix
Leibniz integral rule, a rule for differentiation under the integral sign
Leibniz's notation, a notation in calculus
Leibniz operator, a concept in abstract logic
Leibniz law, see product rule of calculus
General Leibniz rule, a generalization of the product rule
Alternating series test, also known as Leibniz's test or Leibniz's rule
Additionally, the following are named after Leibniz:
5149 Leibniz, an asteroid
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Scientific Community, a union of German research institutes
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize, a German research prize
Leibniz University of Hannover, a German university
Leibniz-Keks, a German brand of biscuit
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Bibliothek, Hanover, in List of libraries in Germany#Specialized libraries
