Why Does Math Work ... If It's Not Real?
Episodes in Unreasonable Effectiveness
(Sprache: Englisch)
Why is ancient mathematics applicable to modern technology? This engaging book explores that question through a series of fascinating stories of mathematical effectiveness, packed with anecdotes and witty storytelling. Aimed at a general audience, readers...
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Why is ancient mathematics applicable to modern technology? This engaging book explores that question through a series of fascinating stories of mathematical effectiveness, packed with anecdotes and witty storytelling. Aimed at a general audience, readers only need intellectual curiosity and a basic familiarity with high school calculus.
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Preface; Acknowledgements; Part I. Rare Axioms; 1. Introducing the Mystery; 2. On Classical Mathematics; 3. On Modern Physics; Intermezzo: What Have We Learned?; 4. On Computer Games; 5. On Mathematical Logic; 6. On Postulates and Axioms; Part II. The Oracle; 7. Introducing the Oracle; 8. On Probability; 9. The Oracle, Its Majesty; Epilogue: The Eternal Blueprint; Post Scriptum: On Mathematical Grand Design; Appendix; Recommended Reading; Index.
Autoren-Porträt von Dragan Radulovic
Dragan Radulovi¿ 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.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Dragan Radulovic
- 2023, XII, 153 Seiten, Masse: 15 x 22,8 cm, Taschenbuch, Englisch
- Verlag: Cambridge University Pr.
- ISBN-10: 1009054813
- ISBN-13: 9781009054812
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Englisch
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