Mathematician

of the most influential scientists of the 17th-century and is now considered one of the most influential scientists of all time. He was born on January 4, 1643 to Hannah Ayscough Newton, in Woolsthorpe, England. Isaac Newton was a physicist and mathematician during the Scientific Revolution. He developed the principles of modern physics that are taught today. By 1666, Newton had developed the theory of gravitation. He had also come up with ideas about the diffraction of light. In 1686, he…

In the sixteenth century, sea navigators were seeking for alternative route to navigate their ships, and one of the best way was to use trigonometry (a sub-topic of geometry) to calculate angle and positions. Thomas Harriot, a mathematician, who studied trigonometry, was able to turn his findings into practical advantages. He donated ‘meridional parts’, a table guidance that aid navigators for making a more accurate estimate of the required bearing. (Biggs 79-80). However, trigonometry…

Wisdom and knowledge, fraternal twins imbued in Man since Creation, Romulus and Remus, Cain and Abel, one idolized, coveted, benevolent, and permanent; the other mundane, transitory, and potentially dangerous. A crashing wave of brine sweeps the sandy shore along, ever tumultuous: this is knowledge. Droppingly slow, stalactites and stalagmites coalesce into stony relics: this is wisdom. For wisdom is infinitely more precious than knowledge: he who knows, comprehends; he who is wise, empathizes.…

lifetime. One could ask a chemist what love is and they would be given the literal chemical reaction, which produces other certain chemicals to give us the feeling of satisfaction or “love”. If asked mathematician what love is they would tell you it is undefined. I would have to agree with the mathematician. Love cannot be defined and I will tell you…

grandmother Ida Starobin, all suffer from a different form of a mental disorder. Susanna Kaysen, at the time, is an eighteen year old with borderline personality disorder who is sent to a mental hospital in the 1960’s. John Nash is a brilliant mathematician who suffered from delusions and schizophrenia. His failure to see the truth almost cost him his family along with his job. My grandmother never received any help or treatment in dealing with the trauma she experienced during the…

personal life, but there is some very interesting information that can still be found about Dunstable. As well as being a composer, Dunstable was also a mathematician and astronomer. It is also known that he was in the service of the Duke of Bedford for reasons that are unknown, but I theorize it could be as his personal musician or possibly as a mathematician using his services for the throne (Encyclopedia of World Biography). Dunstable’s name alone has almost been lost in…

level of knowledge, philosophy and technology still amaze people around the globe. Mayan Amazing Facts! Most Maya pyramids were built to reflect astronomical events. As you already know the Maya were advanced astronomers, architects and mathematicians so it isn’t surprising…

universe without resorting to divine explanations. Pythagoras and Astronomy It is said that Thales and Anaximander were able to influence and encourage an interest of astronomy and geometry in Pythagoras of Samos, the legendary philosopher and mathematician. (O'Connor & Robertson, 1999d) As a young man, Pythagoras visited Thales in Miletus, and Thales had been able to create “a strong impression” upon Pythagoras. Pythagoras also attended Anaximander's lectures on cosmology and mathematics while…

by a wealthy uncle and instead of pursuing law as his uncle requested, he chose to purse astronomy. He attended Universities in Copenhagen and Leipzig. In 1566, Brahe participated in a duel with another student to decide which was the better mathematician. During the duel, Brahe lost a large chunk of his nose and was forced to wear a metal prosthetic for the rest of his life. Tycho Brahe's contributions to science were enormous and thought to be key contributions to astronomical…

Imhotep the great was a poet, physician, mathematician, astronomer, architect, priest, and an adviser to the king at that time (king Djoser). Imhotep was a miracle man he was famous for many things. Imhotep was born a commoner but in the end, he became a god. His most recognized achievement is the design and construction of the famous step pyramids. Imhotep was also an astrologer and a medicine man. Imhotep helped science to be introduced in a way that was unusual for his era. This…