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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- Authors:
- Crease, Robert
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Format:
- Paperback
- ISBN:
- 9781845292812
- Number of Pages:
- 320
- Publication Date:
- 26/02/2009
- Publisher:
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Series:
- Brief Histories
- Year Published:
- 2009
- Publication Date:
- 26/02/2009
- Imprint:
- Robinson Publishing
- Place of Publication:
- London
- Language:
- English
- SKU:
- 9781845292812