Miscellanea Curiosa, Vol. 2 : Containing a Collection of Some of the Principal Phenomena in Nature, Accounted for by the Greatest Philosophers of This Age; To Which Is Added, the Laws of Stereographick Projection (Classic Reprint)

Edmond Halley

ISBN 10: 0282406816 / ISBN 13: 9780282406813

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

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Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 408 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Miscellanea Curiosa, Vol. 2 : Containing a Collection of Some of the Principal Phenomena in Nature, Accounted for by the Greatest Philosophers of This Age; To Which Is Added, the Laws of Stereographick Projection (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0282406816
• ISBN 13: 9780282406813
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Hervorragend
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Synopsis

This book explores the development of logarithmic mathematical functions as an analytic tool for solving geometric problems and advanced calculus. The author provides a comprehensive historical overview of the subject, examining its origins in the early 17th century through the contributions of notable mathematicians like Napier, Briggs, and Wallis. The book delves into the theoretical framework of logarithms, explaining their properties and the techniques for their calculation. It also demonstrates the practical applications of logarithms in various fields, including navigation, surveying, and astronomy. By tracing the evolution of logarithmic functions, the author presents a deeper understanding of their significance in the history of mathematics and their continued relevance in scientific and engineering disciplines today.