Math Hx

The father of modern optics. He worked on parabolic mirrors and spherical mirrors.

Who published treatise on ttigonometry which contains the earliest use of our abbreviations: sin, tan, sec

Mathematical concepts were used in rituals and religious texts known as _______.

1st to define that probability of event to happen is the quotient of the # of the favorable outcomes & # of all outcomes

"Almagest" is a book published by _____.

Who is famous for the line "I think, therefore I am"? Known to be the Father of Modern Geometry

Prince of mathematicians & discovered the non-euclidean geometry

Studied conic sections, paving the way for algebraic geometry and advancements in mathematics.

Co-creator of the theory of atomism, introduced the idea of an infinite number of points that make up the line

Authored a treatise on perspective, "De divina proportione" in collaboration with Leonardo da Vinci.

Introduced the Law of Large Numbers in his Art of Conjecture.

Greatest mathematician in history, made significant contributions to the understanding of buoyancy and fluid mechanics

Coined the term algebra from House of Wisdom. Authored the book "Al-Kitab al-mukhtasar fi Hisab al-Jabr wal-Muqabala"

Developed spherical trigonometry to model and predict celestial movements accurately.

Newton's most famous mathematical contribution is the development of a branch of math concerned with rates of change.

Invented the Common Logarithm

A period from the 16th to 18th century marked by a dramatic shift in the way humanity perceived the universe.

His only surviving book is the "Sphaerica". He established a basis for sphaerical triangles.

Invented linear programming method that determine the optical values of linear functions subject to constraints

The decibel was named after which of these people:

Developed a theory of proportions that laid the groundwork for modern calculus.

Maker of mathematicians who inscribed the motto "Let no one ignorant of geometry enter here" in his school

Formulated 3 fundamental laws of planetary motion. Compiled and published Tabulae Rudolphinae.

"Mathematical Analysis of Logic" is a work published by ______.

Algebra was derived from the arabic word ____ which means reunion of broken parts or completion.

Father of Geometry

Books published by Luca Pacioli except:

Father of western philosophy, made contributions to geometry and introduced deductive reasoning.

Made significant advancements in algebra, including solutions to indeterminate equations and quadratic equations.

Established frm 8th Century, extensive use of complex geometric patterns to decorate their buildings,raising math to art

They improved the accuracy of trigonometry measurements and developed new methods for calculating trigonometric values

A twenty-faced polyhedron with equilateral triangles as its faces

Father of Modern Analysis

The Sand Reckoner and Father of Mathematical Physics. Famous for "Eureka!" (I have found it!)

Known for his work "Aryabhatiya" which included sol'tn to quadratic equations, approximation of Pi, & place value system

It contains a collection of mathematical problems & solutions, covering topics like arithmetic, geometry, and fractions.

Discovered the precession of the equinoxes & contributed significantly to the field of astronomy on every level

A 17th century contemporary of Kepler who is also an astronomer and believer of heliocentrism.

Today, region historically known as mesopotamia is located in this places except:

Around 6th Century BC to end antiquity 5th century AD, influenced babylonians and egyptians' mathematical knowledge

Who is founding Father of the Sophists?

Who is the author of the book "Ars Magna"?

Hx of math in Egypt is a testament to practical and innovative math thinking that emerged in a society, Except:

A prominent mathematician who made significant contributions to number theory and introduced the concept of Zero as a #.

Who invented a device known as Richter Scale that uses a logarithmic equation that measures magnitude of an earthquake

Ancient texts, dating from around 800 bce, contained geometric and algebraic rules for constructing altars and fire pits

Book of Isaac Newton that expounds laws of motion and law of universal gravitation

One of the last great Greek mathematicians of antiquity remembered today for Synagoge of Mathematical Collections

Invented the Cartesian Coordinate System. First to attempt on classifying curves accdg to the types of equations.

A simplified version of hieroglyphics, was alsp used for recording mathematical texts on papyrus.