A Brief Guide to the Great Equations - The Hunt for Cosmic Beauty in Numbers (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Robinson Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Brief Histories
Release date:	March 2009
Authors:	Robert Crease
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-1-84529-281-2
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Popular science Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Calculus & mathematical analysis > Vector & tensor analysis Promotions
LSN:	1-84529-281-2
Barcode:	9781845292812

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