>>Luminous Minds Episode 4 - Omar Khayyam
Luminous Minds Episode 4 - Omar Khayyam
Omar Khayyám (born 1048 AD, Neyshapur, Iran—1131 AD, Neyshapur, Iran), was a Persian polymath, mathematician, philosopher, astronomer, physician, and poet. He also wrote treatises on mechanics, geography, and music.
He has also become established as one of the major mathematicians and astronomers of the medieval period. Recognized as the author of the most important treatise on algebra before modern times as reflected in his Treatise on Demons
Date:12/24/2009