Chopping Logs: A Look at the History and Uses of Logarithms

Authors

Rafael Villarreal-Calderon

Volume

5

Issue

2-3

Abstract

Logarithms are an integral part of many forms of technology, and their history and development help to see their importance and relevance. This paper surveys the origins of logarithms and their usefulness both in ancient and modern times.

First Page

337

Last Page

344

Recommended Citation

Villarreal-Calderon, Rafael (2008) "Chopping Logs: A Look at the History and Uses of Logarithms," The Mathematics Enthusiast: Vol. 5 : No. 2 , Article 15.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54870/1551-3440.1112
Available at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/tme/vol5/iss2/15

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.54870/1551-3440.1112