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Number Theory and Algebra in Asia - Math History - NJ Wildberger

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This lecture surveys Chinese, Indian, and Arab mathematics after the decline of Greek mathematics, emphasizing number theory, algebra, trigonometry, and the Hindu-Arabic number system. It highlights mathematicians including Sun Zi, Aryabhata, Brahmagupta, al-Khwarizmi, al-Biruni, and Omar Khayyam.

Syllabus

Introduction
The Chinese
Example
General Theorem
Indian mathematicians
Trigonometry
Babylonian system
Important identity

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