List of things named after Pierre-Simon Laplace

This is a list of things named after Pierre-Simon Laplace

Probability theory

de Moivre-Laplace theorem that approximates binomial distribution with a normal distribution
Laplace–Bayes estimator
Laplace distribution

The asteroid 4628 Laplace is named for Laplace.^[1]
A spur of the Montes Jura on the moon is known as Promontorium Laplace.
The tentative working name of the European Space Agency Europa Jupiter System Mission is the "Laplace" space probe.
LaplacesDemon is Bayesian software

Laplace no Ma, a video game about Laplace's demon
In Kamen Rider Fourze the Libra Horoscopes develops an ability called "The eye of Laplace"
In Mega Man Star Force 3 Solo gains a wizard named Laplace.
The idea of the Laplace Demon has been cited several times in Japanese pop culture:
- In the Super Robot Wars serial, Elemental Lord of the Wind Cybuster is said to be equipped with the Laplace Demon which can alter the Laws of Probabilities.
- In Gundam UC, the titular machine, the Gundam Unicorn, has the La+ (Laplus; Laplace) operative system, which is the key to obtain the Box of Laplace—a repository of secret information whose possession could change the course of the world.

↑ Schmadel, L. D. (2003). Dictionary of Minor Planet Names (5th rev. ed.). Berlin: Springer-Verlag. ISBN 3-540-00238-3.

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