IPS Academy Department of Mathematics
Niccolo Guicciardini, Professor, Department of
Filosofia “Piero Martinetti”,Universita
degli Studi di Milano.
Title: “Recent trends in Newtonian Research: a historian of mathematic’s
viewpoint”
He explained Newton
developed mathematical concepts and techniques that are fundamental to modern
calculus. Leibniz developed closely analogous concepts and techniques. It has
traditionally been thought that these discoveries were independent. Researchers
have, however, recently discovered notes of Leibniz’s that discuss one of
Newton’s books on mathematics. Several scholars have argued that since the book
includes a presentation of Newton’s calculus concepts and techniques.
Dr. S. K. Bandi, Professor, IPS Academy, Indore.
Title: “Magic Square”
He explained what is Magic Square? How create and write Magic
Square? A magic square is a square array of
numbers consisting of the distinct positive integers 1, 2, ..., arranged such
that the sum of the numbers in any horizontal, vertical , or main diagonal line is always the same
number known as the magic constant = 
n (n2+ 1).
Magic
squares of numbers where each row, column and diagonal added up to the same
total - were regarded as having great spiritual and religious significance.
He explained find that number lore and magic squares are well explained in all
the religious, philosophical and mathematical texts of different culture. Mathematicians and others scholars developed
number system and Magic square for different purposes. There was a pervasive fascination
with numbers and mathematical patterns in ancient time and numbers were
believed to have cosmic significance. Mathematical magic squares (A¿ka-Yantras)
will motivate further studies and research and will serve to draw attention of
scholars to the somewhat hitherto neglected area of the history of ancient and
medieval mathematics.
