ARCHIMEDES (257-212 BC)
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ARCHIMEDES (257-212 BC)
ARCHIMEDES (257-212 BC). Mathematician, geometrician, physicist and technician of the antiquity. Tomb of Archimedes. Photography
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Archimedes Geometrician Mathematician Physicist Technician Tomb Aisa
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Archimedes of Syracuse (257-212 BC): A Pioneering Mind of Ancient Greece This evocative photograph captures the tomb of the legendary ancient Greek scholar, Archimedes, located in the ancient city of Syracuse, Sicily. Archimedes, born in 287 BC, was a polymath, a brilliant mathematician, geometrician, physicist, and technician whose groundbreaking discoveries and inventions left an indelible mark on history. Archimedes is best known for his contributions to mathematics, particularly in the fields of calculus and geometry. He is credited with discovering the mathematical constant pi (π) through the method of exhaustion. His most famous theorem, the Archimedes Principle, states that the buoyant force on an object submerged in a fluid is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. This principle is fundamental to fluid mechanics and engineering. As a physicist, Archimedes made significant strides in understanding the principles of levers and the properties of simple machines. He also designed various machines, such as the Archimedes screw, which is still used today for lifting water. Despite his immense intellect and accomplishments, Archimedes' life was cut short during the Siege of Syracuse in 212 BC. The story goes that he was killed while continuing his mathematical calculations, engrossed in a problem, unaware of the invading Roman soldiers. This photograph, taken at the tomb of Archimedes, serves as a poignant reminder of the extraordinary mind and enduring legacy of this ancient Greek genius.
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