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Laplace proved the stability of the solar system. In analysis Laplace introduced the potential function and Laplace coefficients. He also put the theory of mathematical probability on a sound footing.<ref> See [http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/Mathematicians/Laplace.html Laplace]</ref>

Laplace proved the stability of the solar system. In analysis Laplace introduced the potential function and Laplace coefficients. He also put the theory of mathematical probability on a sound footing.<ref> See [http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/Mathematicians/Laplace.html Laplace]</ref>

Laplace and Herschel developed the nebular hypothesis of the creation of the universe, which held that the planets were formed by a combination of gravitational, rotational, and thermal effects.  He was the first to develop the idea of an infinite and mechanistic causal chain issuing in predictability.

Laplace and Herschel developed the [[nebular hypothesis]] of the creation of the universe, which held that the planets were formed by a combination of gravitational, rotational, and thermal effects.  He was the first to develop the idea of an infinite and mechanistic causal chain issuing in predictability.

== Biography ==

== Biography ==