Mathematics at the Meridian: The History of Mathematics at Greenwich

ISBN-13: 9780367362720 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 242 str.

Raymond Gerard Flood; Anthony John Scott Mann; Mary Croarken

Opis

Greenwich has been a centre for scientific computing since the foundation of the Royal Observatory in 1675. This book presents an account of the mathematicians who worked at Greenwich and their achievements.

Spis treści

Introduction. The King’s Observatory at Greenwich and the first Astronomers Royal: Flamsteed to Bliss. Greenwich, Nevil Maskelyne and the solution to the Longitude Problem. George Biddell Airy, Greenwich and the Utility of Calculating Engines. The Mathematical Riddles of Greenwich. Thomas Archer Hirst at Greenwich, 1873 – 1883. A Professor at Greenwich: William Burnside and his contributions to mathematics. L.J. Comrie: Mechanising Mathematical Tablemaking at Greenwich. The Royal Observatory 1881 – 1998. At the foot of the hill – the Royal Naval College and after. Artful Measures: Mathematical Instruments at the National Maritime Museum. Appendix – the Mathematical Tourist at Greenwich.