The End of Euler Proof of Cubic Fermat Last Theorem
Euler's infinite descent proof of the conjecture that the cubic Fermat equation has no integer solutions has dominated the field for nearly three hundred years. However, the introduction of the principle of logical entropy reveals the deep logical flaws hidden in Euler's theory. Further research shows that Euler's proof only considers one special case among many possible scenarios. In fact, there are enough counterexamples that were obscured by Euler's clever statement. This marks the end of Euler's infinite descent proof of the cubic Fermat's Last Theorem.
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2025-02-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14977698
- Primary Topic
- History and Theory of Mathematics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00