A Brief Guide to the Great Equations (inbunden)
Format
Häftad (Paperback / softback)
Språk
Engelska
Antal sidor
320
Utgivningsdatum
2009-02-26
Förlag
Robinson Publishing
Illustratör/Fotograf
equations
Illustrationer
equations
Dimensioner
198 x 128 x 24 mm
Vikt
240 g
ISBN
9781845292812

A Brief Guide to the Great Equations

The Hunt for Cosmic Beauty in Numbers

Häftad,  Engelska, 2009-02-26
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Here are the stories of the ten most popular equations of all time as voted for by readers of Physics World, including - accessibly described here for the first time - the favourite equation of all, Euler's equation. Each is an equation that captures with beautiful simplicity what can only be described clumsily in words. Euler's equation [eip + 1 = 0] was described by respondents as 'the most profound mathematic statement ever written', 'uncanny and sublime', 'filled with cosmic beauty' and 'mind-blowing'. Collectively these equations also amount to the world's most concise and reliable body of knowledge. Many scientists and those with a mathematical bent have a soft spot for equations. This book explains both why these ten equations are so beautiful and significant, and the human stories behind them.
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Robert Crease is a science writer and columnist for Physics World. His previous books include The Prism and Pendulum: The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments in Science. He has also written for The Atlantic, The New York Times and Wall Street Journal.