Julian Havil, Freeman Dyson

Gamma

Exploring Euler's Constant

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Among the many constants that appear in mathematics, , e, and i are the most familiar. Following closely behind is ,, or gamma, a constant that arises in many mathematical areas yet maintains a profound sense of mystery. In a tantalizing blend of history and mathematics, Julian Havil takes the reader on a journey through logarithms and the harmonic series, the two defining elements of gamma, toward the first account of gamma's place in mathematics.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Princeton University Press
• Seitenzahl: 296
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Oktober 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 139mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 284g
• ISBN-13: 9780691178103
• ISBN-10: 0691178100
• Artikelnr.: 48097185

Autorenporträt

Julian Havil is a retired former master at Winchester College, England, where he taught mathematics for thirty-three years. He received a Ph.D. in mathematics from Oxford University. Freeman Dyson is professor emeritus of physics at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. He is the author of several books, including Disturbing the Universe and Origins of Life.

Rezensionen

"[A] wonderful book. . . . Havil's emphasis on historical context and his conversational style make this a pleasure to read. . . . Gamma is a gold mine of irresistible mathematical nuggets. Anyone with a serious interest in maths will find it richly rewarding."--Ben Longstaff, New Scientist