Carl Friedrich Gauss

Carl Friedrich Gauss (30 April 1777 – 23 February 1855) was a German mathematician and physical scientist.

Background
Sometimes referred to as the Princeps mathematicorum (Latin: Prince of mathematics), Gauss formulated mathematical descriptions of the magnetic effect used by magnetic accelerators. These understandings made it possible to produce a so-called Gauss rifle or coilgun, a series of magnetic fields that are used to launch a ferromagnetic projectile at great speeds.

Appearances
Carl Friedrich Gauss is only mentioned in Fallout 2, Fallout Tactics, the Fallout 3 add-on, Operation: Anchorage, and Fallout: New Vegas.