Nilakantha Somayaji's Work on Calculus
Description: Nilakantha Somayaji was an Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 15th century. He is best known for his work on calculus, which he developed independently of Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. | |
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In which century did Nilakantha Somayaji live?
What is Nilakantha Somayaji best known for?
When did Nilakantha Somayaji develop calculus?
Who else developed calculus independently of Nilakantha Somayaji?
What is the name of the book in which Nilakantha Somayaji presented his work on calculus?
What is the main topic of the Tantrasamgraha?
What are some of the key concepts that Nilakantha Somayaji discussed in the Tantrasamgraha?
What is Nilakantha Somayaji's most famous result in calculus?
What is the formula for the power series expansion of the sine function?
How did Nilakantha Somayaji derive the power series expansion of the sine function?
What is the method of differences?
What are some of the applications of Nilakantha Somayaji's work on calculus?
What is the legacy of Nilakantha Somayaji?
Why is Nilakantha Somayaji's work on calculus so important?