Logarithmic Collection

Fibonacci spiral, artwork
Fibonacci spiral. Computer artwork of a spiral within squares whose sides decrease in length by a factor of 0.168. This number (phi) is derived from the golden ratio Phi (1.618)

Logarithm table. Rows and columns of logarithms. These are numerical values used in mathematics to aid multiplication and division

Fibonacci spiral and Phi, artwork
Fibonacci spiral and Phi, computer artwork. The constant Phi, written to 866 decimal places, is calculated as (1 + square root of five, divided by 2)

Mathematical diagrams, 17th century
Mathematical diagrams. 18th-century journal page with 17th-century diagrams illustrating geometric curves and logarithms. This page is from volume 1 of the 1749 edition of The Philosophical

John Napier of Merchiston, 8th Laird of Merchistoun, 1825 (engraving)
KW421830 John Napier of Merchiston, 8th Laird of Merchistoun, 1825 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Napier, Scottish mathematician C016 / 8859
John Napier (1550-1617), Scottish mathematician. Napier, from a wealthy family, was educated in France and at St Andrews in Scotland

John Napier, Scottish mathematician C016 / 8858
John Napier (1550-1617), Scottish mathematician. Napier, from a wealthy family, was educated in France and at St Andrews in Scotland

Digital camera sensitometry C014 / 2085
The imaging characteristics of a digital camera can be assessed by using the sensitometric methods developed for silver-based photographic systems

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Discover the captivating world of logarithms, a mathematical concept that revolutionized calculation and art. The Fibonacci spiral, with its golden ratio connection to Phi, echoes the elegance progression. John Napier, the 18th Laird of Merchistoun and Scottish mathematician, introduced logarithms to the world in 1614. His engraving from 1825 showcases a logarithmic table, a precursor to modern calculators. Fast forward to the digital age, and logarithms are still at work in digital camera sensitometry and mathematical diagrams from the 17th century continue to inspire awe. Logarithms: where art and science intertwine.