Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of logarithms, a mathematical tool that revolutionized scientific calculation in the 17th century. The author traces the history of logarithms back to the pioneering work of Napier, Briggs, and Vlacq, highlighting how these tables transformed complex mathematical operations into simple addition and subtraction. However, the book goes beyond this historical account, recognizing the limitations of traditional logarithm tables in dealing with the more complex calculations arising from new scientific disciplines such as electricity and thermodynamics. The author proposes a novel solution - the lolog and illog tables - to address this limitation. These tables, published for the first time, offer a new and efficient way to simplify involution and evolution, expanding the utility of logarithms to a wider range of scientific calculations. The book explores the intricacies of these new tables, providing detailed instructions on their usage and demonstrating their practical applications through numerous examples. By providing a comprehensive guide to using logarithms, the author not only sheds light on their historical significance but also showcases their enduring relevance in contemporary scientific inquiry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781528404617_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781528404617
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781528404617
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Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781528404617
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