Some Methods of Mathematical Calculation of Ali Kuscu in 15th Century
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Tarih
2020
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Istanbul Univ Press, Istanbul Univ Rectorate
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info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Özet
The contributions of Ali Kuscu (1403-1474) to science can be regarded as of great significance within the field of scientific studies. There is not much detailed research on the technical examination of these contributions. However, it is highly significant that his works in the field of mathematics and astronomy have remained in use for centuries as the main source in the world of science. He calculated the surface area of the moon with values very close to those measured by today's technology under the conditions of the 15th century, the century in which he lived. NASA also appreciated these works, and centuries later, a part of the month was named after Ali Kuscu. Ali Kuscu, who conducted important studies in the field of social sciences, is a versatile scientist in addition to his scientific achievements in astronomy and mathematics. He was not only content with the knowledge he gained in Samarkand, but he also improved himself in Tabriz. He became a respected scientist for centuries by developing himself in science and social fields during the period when transportation, communication and obtaining available information were very difficult. The conqueror of Istanbul won the appreciation of Fatih Sultan Mehmet, the sultan of the Ottoman Empire. He managed the madrasahs in Istanbul and gave lectures. Many scientists of the period took mathematics and astronomy lessons from Ali Kuscu. In this study, some mathematical methods used by Ali Kuscu in scientific calculations are examined. For this purpose, the study attempts to explain the effects of mathematical methods used in the world of science with the help of translations of some of Ali Kuscu's works.
Açıklama
1st International Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin Symposium of Islamic History of Science -- JUN 13-15, 2019 -- Istanbul, TURKEY
Anahtar Kelimeler
Ali Kuscu; calculation methods; 15th century
Kaynak
1st International Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin Symposium on History of Science In Islam, 2019
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