Math Book (eBook)

From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension

Clifford A. Pickover (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2025 | Revised
544 Seiten
Union Square & Co. (Verlag)
978-1-4549-5779-9 (ISBN)

Infos

Maths infinite mysteries unfold in this updated edition of the award-winningThe Math Book. Beginning millions of years ago with ancient ';ant odometers,' and moving through time to our modern-day quest for higher dimensions, prolific polymath Clifford Pickover covers major milestones in mathematical history. Among the numerous concepts readers will encounter as they dip into this inviting anthology: cicada-generated prime numbers, magic squares, and the butterfly effect. Each topic is presented in a lavishly illustrated spread, including formulas andreal-world applications of the theorems. This reissue includes four new entries: 2013 (Bounded Gaps Between Primes), 2015 (Erds Discrepancy Problem Solved), 2016 (Sphere Packing in Dimension 8), and 2023 (Einstein Tiles and Beyond). Each topic is presented in a lavishly illustrated spread, including formulas and real-world applications of the theorems.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.2.2025
• Reihe/Serie: Union Square & Co. Milestones
• Zusatzinfo: all in color
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 190 x 190 mm
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken
• Themenwelt: Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik ► Geometrie / Topologie
• Themenwelt: Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik ► Geschichte der Mathematik
• Schlagworte: achievments in math • Ancient math • ancient mathematics • History of math • History of Mathematics • illustrated history • Math • math and science • mathematic achievements • Mathematics • mathematics guide • mathematics illustrated • math guide • math illustrated • math reference guide • modern math • Modern Mathematics • reference guide
• ISBN-10: 1-4549-5779-4 / 1454957794
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4549-5779-9 / 9781454957799