O'Shea, Donal
The Poincare Conjecture: In Search of the Shape of the Universe
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141032382
- author:
- O'Shea, Donal
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 129 mm X 198 mm
- Genre:
- History of science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Poincaré Conjecture In Search of the Shape of the Universe by Donal O'Shea A mathematical theory that has puzzled scientists for over a century, the Poincaré Conjecture promises to describe the very shape of the universe. Formulated in 1904, it remained unproved until a significant prize was offered in 2000, and its solution was finally found six years later. This book tells the story behind the conjecture, explaining the maths behind its proof and illuminating the personalities involved in this perplexing conundrum. Along the way, O'Shea takes readers on a grand sweep of scientific history from ancient Greece to the present day, revealing the human endeavour, intellectual brilliance, and thrill of discovery that have driven mathematicians for centuries. Through his narrative, O'Shea sheds light on one of the most enduring unsolved problems in mathematics, making this book an enthralling tale of science, history, and human curiosity.
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