IN BRIEF Archimedes: Pioneer of mathematics and physics, famous for his work on the number pi. Euclid: Founder of modern geometry, with his emblematic work, the Elements. Pythagoras: Known for the Pythagorean theorem, essential in geometry. Isaac Newton: Established the foundations of calculus and classical mechanics. Leonhard Euler: Major influence on mathematical analysis and graph … Read more
IN BRIEF Ancient Mathematics : From Antiquity to the Present. Babylonian Contributions : Advanced methods for commerce. Egyptians : Use of math for measuring monuments. Mesopotamia : Innovative calculation approaches. Arab-Muslim Civilizations : Hubs of mathematical knowledge in the Middle Ages. Thales of Miletus : Invention of geometry and the beginning of Greek mathematics. African … Read more
IN BRIEF Origins of mathematics in antiquity Significant advances during the Renaissance with Copernicus, Kepler, and Galileo Contributions from Babylonians and Egyptians to numeration Evolution of mathematical concepts through the centuries Development of mathematical functions Influence of mathematics on physics and the sciences Resolution of mathematical theorems and problems Emergence of applications of mathematics in … Read more
IN BRIEF Fundamental equations that transformed our understanding of mathematics 100 major discoveries that influenced the history of mathematics Impact of the Arab-Muslim world on mathematical development Evolution of numbers and calculation systems Contribution of emblematic mathematicians throughout various eras Explanatory theorems and their applications over time Mathematical discoveries have always played a fundamental role … Read more
IN BRIEF Introduction of Arabic numeration in the West during the Middle Ages. Significant inventions such as Indian calculus, algebra, and concepts of trigonometry. Stagnation of mathematical knowledge during the High Middle Ages. Works of mathematicians such as Abu Al-Wafa, bringing innovative concepts. Dissemination of mathematical texts including The Elements of Euclid and other classical … Read more
IN BRIEF Origins of probability theory in games of chance. 1654: Correspondence between Pierre de Fermat and Blaise Pascal marking the beginning of probability calculation. Development of probability during the 19th century. Kolmogorov introduced the axiomatic approach in 1933. Abraham de Moivre and his contribution with “The Doctrine of Chances” in 1718. Probability theory was … Read more