The secret life of equations : the 50 greatest equations and how they work
Cochrane, Rich2016
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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 Schrodinger 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.
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London : Cassell Illustrated, 2016.
Collation:
192 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), map (colour) ; 25 cm.
ISBN:
9781844038589 (pbk)1844038580 (pbk)
Dewey class:
512.94 COC512.94
LC class:
QA211
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English
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BRN:
311526