IN BRIEF Archimedes: Pioneer of mathematics and physics, known 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 Day. Babylonian Contributions: Advanced methods for trade. Egyptians: Use of mathematics 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 Origins: Major contributions to modern … Read more
IN BRIEF Origins of mathematics in Antiquity Significant advances in the Renaissance with Copernicus, Kepler, and Galileo Contributions of the 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 … Read more
IN SHORT Fundamental equations that have transformed our understanding of mathematics 100 major discoveries that have influenced the history of mathematics Impact of the Arab-Muslim world on mathematical development Evolution of numbers and calculation systems Contribution of iconic mathematicians throughout various eras Explanatory theorems and their applications over time Mathematical discoveries have always played a … Read more
IN BRIEF Introduction of Arabic numeration in the West during the Middle Ages. Significant inventions such as Indian arithmetic, algebra, and concepts of trigonometry. Stagnation of mathematical knowledge during the High Middle Ages. Works of mathematicians like Abu Al-Wafa, bringing innovative concepts. Dissemination of mathematical texts including The Elements of Euclid and other classical works. … 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 calculus. Development of probabilities during the 19th century. Kolmogorov introduced axiomatic in 1933. Abraham de Moivre and his contribution with “The Doctrine of Chances” in 1718. Probability theory was systematized from … Read more