The Secret Life of Equations

The Secret Life of Equations The 50 Greatest Equations and How They Work - Secret Life Of

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Publisher's Synopsis

Discover the 50 equations that have led to incredible discoveries, ground-breaking technology and have shaped our understanding of the world.

From much heralded classics, like Zeno's Dichotomy and Pythagoras's Theorem, to The Schrödinger Wave Equation and Google PageRank, each equation is broken down and explained in a unique, illustrated way, so that you understand what it's about; what it's good for; its history, detail and related equations.

Behind every important scientific discovery there is an equation. They are far from baffling, and now you too can understand their power and beauty!

Book information

ISBN: 9781844038589
Publisher: Octopus
Imprint: Cassell
Pub date:
DEWEY: 512.94
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 192
Weight: 558g
Height: 245mm
Width: 191mm
Spine width: 13mm