Atilla Bir


AUTHOR'S ARTICLES

Principle and Use of Ottoman Sundials

by Atilla Bir Published on: 30th May 2008

Muslim astronomers and engineers invented a variety of dials for timekeeping and for determining the times of the five daily prayers. In this thorough and technical study, Professor Attila Bir analyses the principle and use…

Pioneers of Automatic Control Systems

by Atilla Bir Published on: 22nd December 2006

Although the feedback concept, which is lying in the foundation of dynamic systems, has been perceived relative recently, the idea was understood and applied correctly by the Muslim scientists.

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