History of Math
description
Transcript of History of Math
![Page 1: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Enter the museum of mathematicians and see some
of the milestones and mathematicians in Mathematics
History.
![Page 2: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Choose your search by Year/ Influence or Subject
![Page 3: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
:1000 – 0 B. C.E.
GreeksRomans
0 – 1000 Islam & India
1000 – 1800 Europe
![Page 4: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Algebra Geometry
Logic Calculus
Number Theory
![Page 5: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Apollonius Archimedes
Aristotle ErastothenesEuclid Plato
Pythagoras
![Page 6: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Apollonius250-175 B.C.E.
Apollonius is responsible for the study of the Conic Sections. He
applied this to his study of Astronomy and its relation to the
universe. He also applied this concept to algebra.
![Page 7: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Archimedes287-212 B.C.E.
He made his biggest contribution in the area of analysis. He gave us the
accurate approximation of Pi and the ability to calculate square roots accurately. He invented the system
for expressing large numbers.
![Page 8: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Aristotle384-322 B.C.E.
A student of Plato, Aristotle was not a mathematician primarily. He is credited for his development of
syllogisms in the field of logic. Since geometry utilizes deductive reasoning
Aristotle is credited for its implementation.
![Page 9: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Erastosthenes276-194 B.C.E.
Erastosthenes made his contribution in the area of number theory. His Sieve of Erastothenes helps a student to see the concept
of prime numbers. He also contributed in the area of
geography.
![Page 10: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Euclid325-265 B.C.E.
Euclid wrote the 13 volume text entitled “The Elements”. This book has served as the basis of Plane Geometry which is taught in most schools today.
![Page 11: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Plato427-347 B.C.E.
Plato created his Academy for the furthering of education. He applied the idea of a proof in
geometry and utilized the concept of logic to the subject.
![Page 12: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Pythagoras 569-475 B.C.E.
Best known for the Pythagorean Theorem that used in Geometry and
Trigonometry. He is considered one of the first mathematicians. He led a society of thinkers who discussed
mathematics and science.
![Page 13: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Romans After the Golden Age of Greek
Mathematics the Romans took the knowledge acquired by the Greeks and
applied their principles to art, architecture, science and other areas. The application of these ideas led to
milestones in those areas. The buildings of Rome are one example.
![Page 14: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Al-Khwarizmi Brahmgupta
![Page 15: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Al-Khwarizmi780-850
Al-Khwarizmi is known for the first Algebra textbook. The concepts of multiplying binomials, square roots, squares and roots of equations were
discussed in his work. He contributed in expanding the use of
Hindu-Arabic numerals.
![Page 16: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Brahmgupta598-670
Brahmgupta developed the concept of positive and negative numbers. He is responsible for the study of
indeterminate analysis. He applied his mathematical knowledge to astronomy and number theory.
![Page 17: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Descartes EulerFermat FibonacciLeibniz NapierNewton Pascal
![Page 18: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Rene Descartes1596-1650
He studied the relationship of Algebra and Geometry. The
Cartesian Coordinate Plane is named for him. The graphs that can
be displayed on the coordinate plane show a visual representation of the information. His writings to
Fermat serve as the basis of analytic geometry.
![Page 19: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Leonhard Euler1707-1783
Euler has studied the field of theology and philosophy. He also contributed in the area of Calculus
and Differential Equations. His work on infinite series introduced his now
famous constant.
![Page 20: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
Pierre DeFermat1601-1665
Fermat is a leading mathematician in the area of analytic geometry. He worked with Descartes in that area
and his correspondence with Pascal led to the basis of the theory of
probability.
![Page 21: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Leonardo Pisano Fibonacci1170-1250
Fibonacci wrote “Liber Abaci” in 1202 in which he discussed
number theory. He discussed the concept of place value, and
algorithm. Simultaneous Linear Equations were also a topic he
impacted.
![Page 22: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz1646-1716
Leibniz began by studying the works of Aristotle and learned the
importance of a mathematical proof. He studied with many
mathematicians and developed the notation for integral and differential
calculus.
![Page 23: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
John Napier1550-1617
John Napier is responsible for the study of logarithms. The logarithms
were developed in order to aid in complicated calculations. These were to be used in calculations
needed in Astronomy.
![Page 24: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Sir Isaac Newton1642-1727
Newton studied many areas. He laid the foundation for the study of
integral and differential calculus and applied the binomial theorem for
fractional and negative powers. He is most noted for his work on
gravity.
![Page 25: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
Blaise Pascal1623-1662
Blaise Pascal studied many areas-philosophy, mathematics, science. He
developed the first calculator which was similar to one used in the 1940’s. He
along with Fermat laid the groundwork for the study of probability. His notes helped Newton develop the binomial theorem for
fractional and negative powers.
![Page 26: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
Al-Khwarizmi Apollonius
Descartes Pascal
![Page 27: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
Al-Khwarizmi780-850
Al-Khwarizmi is known for the first Algebra textbook. The concepts of multiplying binomials, square roots, squares and roots of equations were
discussed in his book. He contributed in expanding the use of
Hindu-Arabic numerals.
![Page 28: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
Apollonius250-175 B.C.E.
Apollonius is responsible for the study of the Conic Sections. He
applied this to his study of Astronomy and its relation to the
universe. He also applied this concept to algebra.
![Page 29: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
Rene Descartes1596-1650
He studied the relationship of Algebra and Geometry. The
Cartesian Coordinate Plane is named for him. The graphs that can
be displayed on the coordinate plane show a visual representation of the information. His writings to
Fermat serve as the basis of analytic geometry.
![Page 30: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
Blaise Pascal1623-1662
Blaise Pascal studied many areas-philosophy, mathematics, science. He
developed the first calculator which was similar to one used in the 1940’s. He
along with Fermat laid the groundwork for the study of probability. His notes helped Newton develop the binomial theorem for
fractional and negative powers.
![Page 31: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
Euclid Fermat
Pythagoras
![Page 32: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
Euclid325-265 B.C.E.
Euclid wrote the 13 volume text entitled “The Elements”. This book has served as the basis of Plane Geometry which is taught in most schools today.
![Page 33: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
Pierre DeFermat1601-1665
Fermat is a leading mathematician in the area of analytic geometry. He worked with Descartes in that area
and his correspondence with Pascal led to the basis of the theory of
probability.
![Page 34: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
Pythagoras 569-475 B.C.E.
Best known for the Pythagorean Theorem that used in Geometry and
Trigonometry. He is considered one of the first mathematicians. He led a society of thinkers who discussed
mathematics and science.
![Page 35: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
Brahmgupta Erastothenes
Fibonacci
![Page 36: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
Brahmgupta598-670
Brahmgupta developed the concept of positive and negative numbers. He is responsible for the study of
indeterminate analysis. He applied his mathematical knowledge to astronomy and number theory.
![Page 37: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
Erastosthenes276-194 B.C.E.
Erastosthenes made his contribution in the area of number theory. His Sieve of Erastothenes helps a student to see the concept
of prime numbers. He also contributed in the area of
geography.
![Page 38: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
Leonardo Pisano Fibonacci1170-1250
Fibonacci wrote “Liber Abaci” in 1202 in which he discussed
number theory. He discussed the concept of place value, and
algorithm. Simultaneous Linear Equations were also a topic he
impacted.
![Page 39: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
Euler Leibniz
Napier Newton
![Page 40: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
Leonhard Euler1707-1783
Euler has studied the field of theology and philosophy. He also contributed in the area of Calculus
and Differential Equations. His work on infinite series introduced his now
famous constant.
![Page 41: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz1646-1716
Leibniz began by studying the works of Aristotle and learned the
importance of a mathematical proof. He studied with many
mathematicians and developed the notation for integral and differential
calculus.
![Page 42: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/42.jpg)
John Napier1550-1617
John Napier is responsible for the study of logarithms. The logarithms
were developed in order to aid in complicated calculations. These were to be used in calculations
needed in Astronomy.
![Page 43: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/43.jpg)
Sir Isaac Newton1642-1727
Newton studied many areas. He laid the foundation for the study of
integral and differential calculus and applied the binomial theorem for
fractional and negative powers. He is most noted for his work on
gravity.
![Page 44: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/44.jpg)
Archimedes Aristotle
Plato
![Page 45: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/45.jpg)
Archimedes287-212 B.C.E.
He made his biggest contribution in the area of analysis. He gave us the
accurate approximation of Pi and the ability to calculate square roots accurately. He invented the system
for expressing large numbers.
![Page 46: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/46.jpg)
Aristotle384-322 B.C.E.
A student of Plato, Aristotle was not a mathematician primarily. He is credited for his development of
syllogisms in the field of logic. Since geometry utilizes deductive reasoning
Aristotle is credited for its implementation.
![Page 47: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/47.jpg)
Plato427-347 B.C.E.
Plato created his Academy for the furthering of education. He applied the idea of a proof in
geometry and utilized the concept of logic to the subject.
![Page 48: History of Math](https://reader036.fdocuments.in/reader036/viewer/2022081420/56815da4550346895dcbcf5e/html5/thumbnails/48.jpg)
RESOURCES
For further information you can check these resources:
Boyer, Carl B. A History of Mathematics. New York, New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., (1968)
Katz, Victor J. A History of Mathematics An Introduction. New York, New York: Addison-Wesley, (1998). School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of St. Andrew’s Scotland, http://www-gap.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/BiogIndex.html retrieved June 2004.
Wilkens, David R. School of Mathematics, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, http://www.maths.tcd.ie/pub/HistMath/People/RBallHist.html, retrieved June,