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where n is any positive real number.

He is also known for his running time analysis of the Euclidean algorithm. Using Fibonacci numbers, he proved that when finding the gcd of integers a and b, the algorithm runs in no more than 5k steps, where k is the number of (decimal) digits of b. he also proved a special case of Fermat's last theorem. He actually thought that he found a complete proof for the theorem, but his proof was flawed.

The Lamé function s are part of the theory of ellipsoidal harmonic s.

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External link

• Superellipse (MathWorld)
• Lamé's Oval / Superellipse (Java-Applet)