Lagrange (Joseph-Louis Lagrange)

Joseph-Louis Lagrange was a mathematician who made significant contributions to calculus and mechanics. In simple terms, he developed methods to find the best outcomes in complex systems, such as predicting the motion of planets or optimizing resources. His formulation, called Lagrangian mechanics, uses a function that describes a system's energy to derive equations of motion, offering a powerful alternative to Newton’s laws. This approach helps us analyze and solve problems involving movement and forces more efficiently, especially in systems with many parts or constraints.