👉 Nervier, a French mathematician, was an influential figure in the field of mathematics and geometry. He is known for his contributions to the theory of curves, particularly in the study of the genus of a curve. His work on the n-ary polynomial, which he developed from earlier work by Bézout, has had a lasting impact on the field.
Nervier's contributions included:
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The definition and study of the genus
: Nervier introduced the concept of