squaring the circle

  • 121Field (mathematics) — This article is about fields in algebra. For fields in geometry, see Vector field. For other uses, see Field (disambiguation). In abstract algebra, a field is a commutative ring whose nonzero elements form a group under multiplication. As such it …

    Wikipedia

  • 122Great Pyramid of Giza — Coordinates: 29°58′45.03″N 31°08′03.69″E /  …

    Wikipedia

  • 123Library of Alexandria — For the modern library, see Bibliotheca Alexandrina. This Latin inscription regarding Tiberius Claudius Balbilus of Rome (d. c. AD 79) mentions the ALEXANDRINA BYBLIOTHECE (line eight).. The Royal Library of Alexandria, or Ancient Library of… …

    Wikipedia

  • 124Transcendental number — In mathematics, a transcendental number is a complex number that is not algebraic, that is, not a solution of a non zero polynomial equation with rational coefficients.The most prominent examples of transcendental numbers are π and e . Only a few …

    Wikipedia

  • 125Chrysippus — This article is about the philosopher. For other people named Chrysippus, see Chrysippus (disambiguation). Chrysippus of Soli Roman copy of a Hellenistic bust of Chrysippus, British Museum Full name Chrysippus of Soli Born c. 279 BC …

    Wikipedia

  • 126Dicaearchus — For the pirate, see Dicaearchus of Aetolia. Dicaearchus of Messana (Greek: Δικαίαρχος, Dikaiarkhos; also written Dicearchus, Dicearch, Diceärchus, or Diceärch) (c. 350 – c. 285 BC) was a Greek philosopher, cartographer, geographer, mathematician… …

    Wikipedia

  • 127Hero of Alexandria — Heron Born c. 10 AD Residence …

    Wikipedia

  • 128Mathematical problem — A mathematical problem is a problem that is amenable to being represented, analyzed, and possibly solved, with the methods of mathematics. This can be a real world problem, such as computing the orbits of the planets in the solar system, or a… …

    Wikipedia