摘要
四元术是传统中国数学的重要内容之一,本文通过与西方文字代数的比较,探讨了四元术在表达、运算和解决问题诸方面的可能性,局限性及其原因。
Four Elements Algebra is one of the greatest achievements in the Chinese traditional mathematics. By comparing it with Western literal algebra, this paper discusses its possibility, limitation, and the relevant reasons in expressing, calculating, and solving problems.
出处
《自然科学史研究》
CSCD
1991年第1期8-16,共9页
Studies in The History of Natural Sciences