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A Polymath in the 10th Century

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

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Abstract

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.

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