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Reading between the lines: scientists with high-tech tools are deciphering lost writings of the ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes

Authors :
Miller, Mary K.
Source :
Smithsonian. March, 2007, Vol. 37 Issue 12, p58, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

A THIN BEAM OF X-RAYS scans the writings of the legendary Greek scientist and mathematician Archimedes, a hidden text that may be the most important ancient scientific document discovered since […]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00377333
Volume :
37
Issue :
12
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Smithsonian
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.160423373