Schlafli

Schläfli is a surname of Swiss origin. It is most notably associated with Ludwig Immanuel Schläfli, a highly influential Swiss mathematician. Born in 1814, Schläfli made significant contributions to geometry, particularly in the study of polyhedra and higher-dimensional spaces. His work laid much of the groundwork for the development of modern algebraic topology and differential geometry.

Schläfli's theorem on the Schlafli symbol, a notation used to describe regular polytopes, remains a fundamental concept in the field. He also explored the concept of regular star polygons and polyhedra, expanding the understanding of geometric forms. Despite his profound impact, Schläfli's work was not widely recognized during his lifetime, and many of his papers were published posthumously. His legacy is now firmly established as one of the pioneers of geometric theory. The name "Schläfli" can also refer to places in Switzerland, though these are generally less prominent than the mathematician's scientific contributions.