= Mirifici Logarithmorum Canonis Descriptio
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"Mirifici Logarithmorum Canonis Descriptio" is a work authored by the Scottish mathematician John Napier, published in 1614. The title translates to "Description of the Wonderful Canon of Logarithms." This seminal work introduced the concept of logarithms, a significant advancement in mathematics that simplifies complex calculations, particularly in multiplication and division. In this work, Napier presents the idea of logarithms, explaining how they relate to exponential functions.
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