Hermite's letters to Francisco Gomes Teixeira

TL;DR

This paper examines the extensive correspondence between Charles Hermite and Francisco Gomes Teixeira, shedding light on their mathematical discussions and Hermite's influence on Teixeira over two decades.

Contribution

It provides a detailed analysis of Hermite's letters to Teixeira, revealing insights into their mathematical relationship and Hermite's role in Teixeira's development.

Findings

Hermite's letters spanned over twenty years.

The correspondence highlights Hermite's mentorship and influence.

The letters cover various mathematical topics and ideas.

Abstract

It is well known that Charles Hermite kept an intense correspondence with many of the word's leading mathematicians of his time. This paper focuses on Hermite's letters to Francisco Gomes Teixeira, a Portuguese mathematician, who exchanged letters with Hermite for more than twenty years.