Crease, Robert
A Brief Guide to the Great Equations
- ISBN 13:
- 9781845292812
- author:
- Crease, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Robinson
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 132 mm X 196 mm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature / Popular Science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
A Brief Guide to the Great Equations: The Hunt for Cosmic Beauty in Numbers by Robert P. Crease
Discover the stories behind ten of the most popular equations in physics, as voted for by readers of Physics World. From Euler's equation, described as 'the most profound mathematic statement ever written', to others that capture the beauty and simplicity of complex concepts.
This book explores why these equations are so significant and the human stories behind them. With accessible descriptions and insights into the world of mathematics and physics, it reveals the power of numbers to describe the universe and our place within it.
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