Practical algebra and hydrostatics: the legacy of Thomas Harriot

• Published in: The Seventeenth century Vol. 38; no. 2; pp. 233 - 243
• Main Author: Biggs, Norman
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Durham Routledge 04.03.2023; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: 17th century; Algebra; Fluid dynamics; Harriot, Thomas (1560-1621); Hydrostatics; Symbolism; Walter Warner; Warner, Walter; weighing

This article provides a glimpse of the unpublished work of Harriot's colleague Walter Warner. The main topic is the use of hydrostatic weighing and algebraic symbolism to determine the constitution of a mixture of metals. This was an important matter in the context of contemporary debates about...