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5 ore fa · Indian mathematics emerged in the Indian subcontinent [1] from 1200 BCE [2] until the end of the 18th century. In the classical period of Indian mathematics (400 CE to 1200 CE), important contributions were made by scholars like Aryabhata, Brahmagupta, Bhaskara II, Varāhamihira, and Madhava. The decimal number system in use today [3] was first ...
8 ott 2024 · In the 7th century, Indian astronomer Brahmagupta spoke of gravity as an attractive force. In the 14th century, European philosophers Jean Buridan and Albert of Saxony—who were influenced by certain Islamic scholars [a] —developed the theory of impetus and linked it to the acceleration and mass of objects.
10 ott 2024 · Scientists from the University of Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries, have used carbon dating to trace the figure’s origins to the famous ancient Indian scroll, the Bakhshali manuscript. The text dates back to the third or fourth century, making it the oldest recorded use of the symbol.
25 set 2024 · Brahmagupta introduced the concept of negative numbers and provided rules for arithmetic operations involving positive and negative integers. He developed algorithms for solving linear and quadratic equations, showcasing his deep understanding of algebraic concepts.
9 ott 2024 · In the 7th century, Brahmagupta identified the Brahmagupta theorem, Brahmagupta's identity and Brahmagupta's formula, and for the first time, in Brahma-sphuta-siddhanta, he lucidly explained the use of zero as both a placeholder and decimal digit, and explained the Hindu–Arabic numeral system. [140]
1 ott 2024 · Brahmagupta, an Indian mathematician from the 7th century, introduced the concept of zero as a number. Bhaskara II, also known as Bhaskaracharya, wrote the famous book "Siddhanta Shiromani" in 1150 CE.
9 ott 2024 · Brahmagupta was an exceptionally good mathematician and astronomer of ancient India. His work has inspired subsequent generations of mathematicians the world over. The efforts he made for mathematics are still remembered for his great contributions.
