Lune of Hippocrates/Historical Note

Historical Note on Lune of Hippocrates

The Lune of Hippocrates was the first time a precise measure was made of an area bounded by curved lines.


Sources

  • 1992: George F. Simmons: Calculus Gems ... (previous) ... (next): Chapter $\text {B}.4$: The Lunes of Hippocrates
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