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          A Brief Guide to the Great Equations: The Hunt for Cosmic Beauty in Numbers

          A Brief Guide to the Great Equations: The Hunt for Cosmic Beauty in Numbers

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          Join the hunt for the cosmic beauty in numbers with stories of the discovery of the ten most admired equations of all time.

          Here are the stories of the ten most popular equations of all time as voted for by readers of Physics World, including - accessibly describe...

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          Product ID:9781845292812
          Product Form:Paperback / softback
          Country of Manufacture:GB
          Series:Brief Histories
          Title:A Brief Guide to the Great Equations
          Subtitle:The Hunt for Cosmic Beauty in Numbers
          Authors:Author: Robert Crease
          Page Count:320
          Subjects:Calculus and mathematical analysis, Calculus & mathematical analysis, Popular and recreational mathematics, Popular mathematics
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          Join the hunt for the cosmic beauty in numbers with stories of the discovery of the ten most admired equations of all time.

          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.


          Imprint Name:Robinson Publishing
          Publisher Name:Little, Brown Book Group
          Country of Publication:GB
          Publishing Date:2009-02-26

          Additional information

          Weight260 g
          Dimensions195 × 131 × 21 mm