Tessa S.
Lioberas
Module 3: Poster
November 21,2024
The development of mathematics has been shaped by a significant
advancements throughout history. Charles Babbage’s Difference Engine and
Analytical Engine marked the beginning of modern computing, using concepts
like logarithms and trigonometry to perform complex calculations. This laid the
foundation for today’s computers. Similarly, Alan Turing revolutionized the
field with his concept of computability, introducing the Turing Machine, which
showed how problems could be solved systematically using a set of simple
rules. This idea was important in the development of programming and
computer science.
The Axiom of Choice, a concept In set theory, allowed mathematicians to
make selections from infinite sets even when no clear rule existed. While it was
highly influential, it sparked debates due to its abstract nature. Claude Shannon
further advanced mathematical applications by applying algebra to switching
circuits, enabling the design of digital systems and computers through logical
structures.In calculus, Leonhard Euler’s contributions were groundbreaking,
particularly his work on integrals. These concepts help calculate areas, volumes,
and other quantities by summing infinitely small parts. Meanwhile, Pierre de
Fermat’s Last Theorem in number theory proposed that certain equations had no
whole number solutions, a mystery that took over 350 years to prove and
remains a landmark in mathematics.
Isaac Newton’s work in algebra, as seen in his “Arithmetica,” provided
essential tools for understanding finite numbers and their transformations,
which influenced problem-solving techniques in equations. Lastly, rigor
analysis brought precision to mathematical definitions, especially in
understanding continuous and discontinuous functions, which are crucial in
calculus and advanced mathematical studies.These developments not only
enriched mathematics but also transformed science and technology, paving the
way for innovations that continue to shape the modern world.
