De Arenae Numero Libellus [Latin]

By J L. Heiberg

De Arenae Numero Libellus, or "The Sand Reckoner," is a mathematical work by Archimedes in Latin, in which he sets out to determine an upper bound for the number of grains of sand that would fit inside the universe. This work is notable for several reasons: it is an early example of scientific notation, it demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of large numbers, and it provides insight into Archimedes' cosmological views. This edition, carefully prepared, makes Archimedes' ingenious arguments accessible to students and scholars of classical mathematics and astronomy. A fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of history's greatest thinkers.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: Latin
• ISBN: 1148573313
• ISBN13: 9781148573311
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"