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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 1110536
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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 1110536 |
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2 August 1998
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nonlinear interpolation schemes
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finite differences
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planetary and spherical astronomy
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al-Bīrunī
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0.7958014607429504
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0.750789999961853
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The Muslim scientists of the Middle Ages developed various nonlinear interpolation schemes for use in their calculations in both planetary and spherical astronomy. The author of this paper surveys briefly these interpolation schemes. Modern terms, that is, the standard difference notation, are used to discuss various interpolation schemes of the Middle Ages, which are written in words and are devoid of algebraic symbolism. He deduces that the theory of calculus of finite differences existed in the Islamic culture of Central Asia from 10th to 15th century. The author discusses also the motivation of the Muslim mathematicians in developing these schemes and he also investigates the problems associated with the procedure advocated by al-Bīrunī. For the entire collection see [Zbl 0881.00050].
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