In this paper, I present the case of the discovery of complex numbers by Girolamo Cardano. Cardano acquires the concepts of (specific) complex numbers, complex addition, and complex multiplication.

Real and imaginary: The time-dependent Schrödinger equation formulated using complex numbers. (Courtesy: iStock/piranka) Complex numbers are essential to achieve the most accurate quantum-mechanical ...

Kinetic theory and mathematical modeling have emerged as indispensable tools for elucidating the collective behaviour of complex systems. This discipline applies statistical mechanics to a diverse ...