2002/08/02 by Roshdi Rashed · 1 citation
Physics and Astronomy · Arts and Humanities · #Historical Astronomy and Related Studies #Medieval and Classical Philosophy
paper · doi:10.1126/science.1074591
openalex publication_date 2002/08/02 · openalex created_date 2016/06/24 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/23
In this Essay, Roshdi Rashed describes and illustrates the intense research activity in the mathematical sciences at the turn of the 10th century and indicates its impact on the history of science. Ibn al-Haytham9s contributions in mathematics, physics, and astronomy are a representative example.