ʿAlī Allāh Abū al-Wafāʾ
على الله أبو الوفا
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Ali Allah Abu Al-Wafa was a celebrated astronomer and mathematician of the Islamic Golden Age. His work primarily focused on advancing trigonometry, introducing the use of the tangent function, and refining the calculation of the sine function. His innovations greatly aided in accurate astronomical observations and calculations. His contributions to mathematics include Abu Al-Wafa’s theorem, which enhanced understanding in geometric calculations. Renowned among scholars, he translated and expand...
Ali Allah Abu Al-Wafa was a celebrated astronomer and mathematician of the Islamic Golden Age. His work primarily focused on advancing trigonometry, introducing the use of the tangent function, and re...