Seventeen equations that changed the world
Ian Stewart
Engels | 01-01-2013 | 352 pagina's
9781846685323
Paperback / softback
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Examines seventeen groundbreaking equations that have altered the course of human history. This book explores how Pythagoras' Theorem led to GPS and SatNav; how logarithms are applied in architecture; why imaginary numbers were important in the development of the digital camera, and what is really going on with Schrodinger's cat.
Beschrijving
Examines seventeen groundbreaking equations that have altered the course of human history. This book explores how Pythagoras' Theorem led to GPS and SatNav; how logarithms are applied in architecture; why imaginary numbers were important in the development of the digital camera, and what is really going on with Schrodinger's cat.
Details
| EAN : | 9781846685323 |
| Uitgever : | Profile Books |
| Publicatie datum : | 01-01-2013 |
| Uitvoering : | Paperback / softback |
| Taal/Talen : | Engels |
| Hoogte : | 198 mm |
| Breedte : | 128 mm |
| Dikte : | 25 mm |
| Gewicht : | 291 gr |
| Status : | Te bestellen |
| Aantal pagina's : | 352 |