| Reference number | CLP/24/37 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Paper, Isaac Barrow's solution to [Renatus Franciscus] Slusius' 'Construction of Solid Problems' [relayed by John Collins] |
| Date | 17th century |
| Description | Collins relays Barrow's observations on the 'Construction of Solid Problems' and quadratic equations, primarily that 'when the Equations are quadrato quadratical may be referr'd to these two problems, and be constructed as they, without any reduction or alteration of the termes.'
Subject: Mathematics |
| Extent | 3p |
| 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 |
| NA7960 | Barrow; Isaac (1630 - 1677); mathematician and theologian | 1630 - 1677 |
| NA2898 | Collins; John (1625 - 1683); mathematician and scientific administrator | 1625 - 1683 |
| NA5659 | Slusius; Renatus Franciscus (1622 - 1685); mathematician and clergyman | 1622 - 1685 |