The Application of 1. in Mathematics
The British mathematician Veda used parentheses for the first time in his calculation. They used brackets to mark and represent different geometric quantities in the study of geometry and astronomy, which can be traced back to the third century BC.
2. Vettel's introduction
Brackets, also called square brackets, are a kind of brackets. Besides being an auxiliary symbol of operation, it has other functions in mathematics. For example, it can be used to represent the least common multiple of two integers, such as [15,21] =105.
The bracket "()" or parentheses appear in 1544, and the bracket "[]" or bracket, brace "{}" or curly braces were introduced by the mathematician David in 1593, which were produced in order to meet the needs of the operation of multiple quantities.
3. Development and application of brackets
Since Vettel, brackets have gradually become common symbols in mathematics and other fields. With the development of algebra, brackets are widely used to represent vectors, matrices and determinants. In linear algebra, calculus, probability theory, statistics and other mathematical fields, brackets are used to represent important concepts such as vectors, matrices and functions.
4. Standardization of stents
With the passage of time, the use of brackets gradually standardized. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and other mathematical and scientific organizations have issued relevant symbol standards, including the specification for the use of brackets. These standards ensure the consistency and readability of brackets in different fields and countries.
5. Extended application of brackets
Besides mathematics, brackets are also widely used in computer programming, literature and other fields. In computer programming, parentheses are used to represent data structures such as arrays and lists. In the literature, brackets are used to indicate insertion or annotation. These extended applications further enrich the function and meaning of brackets, making them a multifunctional symbol.