What is the history of scientific notation?

Answer 1

It was created by Descartes in 1637

Answer 2

Scientific notation has been used for centuries but was formalized in the 17th century by scientists like Isaac newton and John Wallis. The notation became more widely adopted in the 19th century with the rise of scientific disciplines. It allows scientists to express very large or very small numbers in a compact and standardized format, making calculations and comparisons easier.