The lost work of Apollonius, an ancient Greek mathematician, was discovered by scientists.
According to a publication at the University of Liberty, Apollonius of Perga was known as “the great geometry.”
“When Apollonius introduced the conic section, he demonstrated that the plane crossing the cone is not required to be vertical to it. He also said that it could be an oblique or thyroid-on-cone. “We went to show this,” the publication said.
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Apollonius wrote eight books for the “The Conics” series. In two books, including 11th century Arabic manuscripts, Turkish online news outlet Türkiye reported today.
According to Phys.org, a website that reports science, technology and medical news, the book was written around 200 BC.
An ancient manuscript by a famous Greek mathematician, Apollonian, was discovered in the Netherlands. (Leiden University Library)
The book was acquired by Dutch mathematician Jacob Gorius during a trip to the Middle East today, according to Torkier.
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The book, consisting of illustrations and Arabic calligraphy, can be found at Leiden University Library in the Netherlands.
The book was acquired by Dutch mathematician Jacob Gorius during a trip to the Middle East of today, according to Torkier. (Leiden University Library)
Dutch mathematician and science historian Jan Pieter Hogendijk evaluated Apollonius's Arabic manuscript, a post in Jerusalem reported.
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“This manuscript is fascinating in both scientific content and in its grand calligraphy and decoration,” said Hogendik.
Apollonius of Perga is known as “Great Geometry” and has written eight books in the “Connick” series. (Leiden University Library)
“It reflects the intelligence, discipline and focus of Muslim scientists and scribes in the Middle Ages. These qualities are often lacking in today's technology-focused world,” says Hogendijk. I added.
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