NAPIER 2014: 400 years of logarithms

--- Propositions for an international conference ---

CAVEAT

This is only a proposal, I am not the organizer of a conference. I have tried to raise the idea since January 2011, but so far there has been very little progress. The Royal Society of Edinburgh has had plans for an event, but I do not know how far things are advanced. Anybody who is interested to participate should contact the following people:

Context

In 1614, John Napier published the first table of logarithms. In 1914, the tercentenary of Napier's publication was celebrated with a conference.

Scope of the conference

Trigonometrical and logarithmic tables, their history, and their legacy in the 21st century.

Place

It is hoped to have the conference take place in Edinburgh in 2014.

Suggested contributions:

Discussion list:

A mailing list to discuss the organization of this conference was set up at LORIA. You are welcome to join.

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Last update: D. Roegel, March 14, 2013