Mathematics and Measurement
Abu al-Wafa al-Buzjani
Active 940–998
Mathematics and Measurement
940–998
Known for work in geometry and trigonometry, especially practical and computational methods.
Field of Achievement
Scholars in this tradition advanced algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and practical calculation, building methods that influenced mathematics for centuries.
Abu al-Wafa al-Buzjani is featured here as part of IMPMS's reader-friendly guide to medieval Muslim contributions in mathematics and measurement.
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