JOURNAL ARTICLE

SIMON STEVIN AS A CENTRAL FIGURE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ABSTRACT ALGEBRA AND GENERIC PROGRAMMING.

  • Published In: Symmetry: Culture & Science, 2023, v. 34, n. 2. P. 155 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Gielis, Johan 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores Simon Stevin's contributions to abstract algebra and generic programming, emphasizing how his work on polynomials laid the foundation for applying algorithms across different mathematical domains. Topics include the influence of Stevin's ideas on algebraic structures, the application of Archimedes' Law of the Lever in mathematical reasoning, and the role of scaling in understanding fundamental laws of nature.

Additional Information

  • Source:Symmetry: Culture & Science. 2023/04, Vol. 34, Issue 2, p155
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:08654824
  • DOI:10.26830/symmetry_2023_2_155
  • Accession Number:184001673

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