The math book

from Pythagoras to the 57th dimension Clifford A Pickover

The math book

from Pythagoras to the 57th dimension Clifford A Pickover
Pickover, Clifford A.
Book - 2025

"Math's infinite mysteries unfold in this updated edition of the award-winning The Math Book. Beginning millions of years ago with ancient "ant odometers," and moving through time to our modern-day quest for higher dimensions, prolific polymath Clifford Pickover covers major milestones in mathematical history. Among the numerous concepts readers will encounter as they dip into this inviting anthology: cicada-generated prime numbers, magic squares, and the butterfly effect. Each topic is presented in a lavishly illustrated spread, including formulas and real-world applications of the theorems. This reissue includes four new entries: 2013 (Bounded Gaps Between Primes), 2015 (Erdős Discrepancy Problem Solved), 2016 (Sphere Packing in Dimension 8), and 2023 (Einstein Tiles and Beyond). Each topic is presented in a lavishly illustrated spread, including formulas and real-world applications of the theorems." --

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pickover, Clifford A.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Union Square & Co., 2025.
Edition:Revised and updated
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