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Why Does Math Work ... If It's Not Real?: Episodes in Unreasonable Effectiveness
Dragan Radulovic
Why Does Math Work ... If It's Not Real?: Episodes in Unreasonable Effectiveness
Why Does Math Work ... If It's Not Real?: Episodes in Unreasonable Effectiveness
Dragan Radulovic
Descripción
According to G. H. Hardy, the 'real' mathematics of the greats like Fermat and Euler is 'useless, ' and thus the work of mathematicians should not be judged on its applicability to real-world problems. Yet, mysteriously, much of mathematics used in modern science and technology was derived from this 'useless' mathematics. Mobile phone technology is based on trig functions, which were invented centuries ago. Newton observed that the Earth's orbit is an ellipse, a curve discovered by ancient Greeks in their futile attempt to double the cube. It is like some magic hand had guided the ancient mathematicians so their formulas were perfectly fitted for the sophisticated technology of today. Using anecdotes and witty storytelling, this book explores that mystery. Through a series of fascinating stories of mathematical effectiveness, including Planck's discovery of quanta, mathematically curious readers will get a sense of how mathematicians develop their concepts
Detalles
| Formato | Tapa suave |
| Número de Páginas | 200 |
| Lenguaje | Inglés |
| Editorial | Cambridge University Press |
| Fecha de Publicación | 2023-06-08 |
| Dimensiones | 9.0" x 6.0" x 0.38" pulgadas |
| Letra Grande | No |
| Con Ilustraciones | No |
Acerca del Autor
Radulovic, Dragan
"Dragan Radulovic is a theoretical mathematician who also publishes in the area of molecular biology. He is an ardent traveler and adventurist. His previous book, On the Road Again - 2018, is about his road trip through Iran and Afghanistan. After stints at Princeton University and Yale University, he moved to South Florida, where he surfs, writes, and does mathematics."Garantía & Otros
| Garantía: | 30 dias por defectos de fabrica |
| Peso: | 0.249 kg |
| SKU: | 9781009054812 |
| Publicado en Unimart.com: | 30/12/23 |
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