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 Day. Babylonian Contributions: Advanced methods for commerce. 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 advancements during the Renaissance with Copernicus, Kepler, and Galileo Contributions of the Babylonians and Egyptians to numeration Evolution of mathematical concepts throughout the centuries Development of mathematical functions Influence of mathematics on physics and the sciences Resolution of theorems and mathematical problems Emergence of applications of mathematics … 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 different eras Explanatory theorems and their applications over time Mathematical discoveries have always played a fundamental role … Read more
IN BRIEF Introduction of Arabic numerals in the West during the Middle Ages. Notable inventions such as Indian arithmetic, algebra, and concepts of trigonometry. Stagnation of mathematical knowledge during the Early Middle Ages. Works of mathematicians like Abu Al-Wafa, bringing innovative concepts. Spread 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 calculation. Development of probabilities during the 19th century. Kolmogorov introduces axiomatic principles in 1933. Abraham de Moivre and his contribution with “The Doctrine of Chances” in 1718. Probability theory was systematized … Read more