Brief Guide to the Great Equations The hunt for cosmic beauty in numbers

Robert Crease

ISBN 10: 1845292812 / ISBN 13: 9781845292812

Published by Robinson, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Brief Guide to the Great Equations The hunt for cosmic beauty in numbers
• Publisher: Robinson
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845292812
• ISBN 13: 9781845292812
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Robert Crease is a science writer and columnist for Physics World. His previous books include The Prism and Pendulum: The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments in Science. He has also written for The Atlantic, The New York Times and Wall Street Journal.