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A Brief Guide to the Great Equations :The Hunt for Cosmic Beauty in Numbers - Brief Histories
A Brief Guide to the Great Equations :The Hunt for Cosmic Beauty in Numbers - Brief Histories
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Published:
26 February, 2009
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Description
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.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781845292812 |
| ISBN10 | 1845292812 |
| Number Of Pages | 320 |
| Item Weight | 260 g |
| Product Dimensions | 128 x 198 x 24 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Format | paperback |
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Author's Bio
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.