Brief Guide To The Great Equations
by Robert Crease /
2009 / English / EPUB
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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.
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.