| Reference number | CLP/24/2 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Paper, 'Vera circuli et hyperbolae quadratura in propria sua proportionis specie inventa et demonstrata [The true way to make the circle and hyperbola square according to their proper proportion, discovered and demonstrated]' by James Gregory |
| Date | c. 17th century |
| Description | Gregory writes about the computation of the area of the circle and its relation to the computation of supplemental spaces between the hyperbola and its asymptote. He discusses the work of other mathematicians including John Wallis, [Ludolph] van Ceulen, Gregorie of St Vincent [Grégoire de Saint-Vincent], and Nicholas [Nicolas] Mercator.
Subject: Mathematics |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA7472 | Wallis; John (1616 - 1703); mathematician and cryptographer | 1616 - 1703 |
| NA7751 | Mercator; Nicolas (c 1620 - 1687); mathematician and astronomer | c 1620 - 1687 |