John Napier - Wikipedia
WEBJohn Napier is best known as the discoverer of logarithms. He also invented the so-called "Napier's bones" and made common the use of the decimal point in arithmetic and mathematics. Napier's birthplace, Merchiston Tower in Edinburgh, is now part of the facilities of Edinburgh Napier University.
John Napier | Biography, Invention, Logarithms, Bones, & Facts
WEBJohn Napier (born 1550, Merchiston Castle, near Edinburgh, Scotland—died April 4, 1617, Merchiston Castle) was a Scottish mathematician and theological writer who originated the concept of logarithms as a mathematical device to aid in calculations.
Biography of John Napier, Scottish Mathematician - ThoughtCo
WEBJun 13, 2019 · John Napier (1550-April 4, 1617) was a Scottish mathematician and theological writer who developed the concept of logarithms and the decimal point as a mathematical calculation method. He also had an influence in the world of …
John Napier (1550 - 1617) - Biography - MacTutor History of …
WEBApr 4, 2011 · John Napier was a Scottish scholar who is best known for his invention of logarithms, but other mathematical contributions include a mnemonic for formulas used in solving spherical triangles and two formulas known as Napier's analogies.
John Napier: The Revolutionary Mind Behind Logarithms
WEBLogarithms, thanks to John Napier, have truly transformed our world. They play a vital role in diverse areas, from calculating compound interest and understanding exponential growth and decay, to determining the pH levels of substances …
John Napier biography - Science Hall of Fame - National Library …
WEBNapier was a hugely influential figure in the 17th century. He is widely considered to be the first Scotsman to have made a significant contribution to scientific learning. He was respected by mathematicians and scientists worldwide, notably Galileo, Johannes Kepler and Isaac Newton.
John Napier summary | Britannica
WEBJohn Napier, (born 1550, Merchiston Castle, near Edinburgh, Scot.—died April 4, 1617, Merchiston Castle), Scottish mathematician and champion of Protestantism. He divided his life between attacks on the church of Rome and the pursuit of numerical calculations.
Napier, John - Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 29, 2018 · Napier, John (1550–1617). Mathematician. Napier invented logarithms, greatly simplifying calculations involving multiplying and dividing. As Kepler put it, he doubled the life of astronomers (by halving the time they took number-crunching). He was 8th laird of Merchiston.
John Napier: Life, Logarithms, and Legacy on JSTOR
WEBJohn Napier (1550-1617) is celebrated today as the man who invented logarithms-an enormous intellectual achievement that would soon lead to the development of t...
John Napier: Life, Logarithms, and Legacy - Google Books
WEBJohn Napier (1550–1617) is celebrated today as the man who invented logarithms—an enormous intellectual achievement that would soon lead to the development of their mechanical equivalent...