Mathematical Understanding of Nature: Essays on Amazing

Mathematical Understanding of Nature: Essays on Amazing Physical Phenomena and Their Understanding by Mathematicians

This collection of 39 short stories gives the reader a unique opportunity to take a look at the scientific philosophy of Vladimir Arnold, one of the most original contemporary researchers. Topics of the stories included range from astronomy, to mirages, to motion of glaciers, to geometry of mirrors and beyond. In each case Arnold's explanation is both deep and simple, which makes the book interesting and accessible to an extremely broad readership. Original illustrations hand drawn by the author help the reader to further understand and appreciate Arnold's view on the relationship between mathematics and science.
Country USA
Manufacturer American Mathematical Society
Binding Paperback
EANs 9781470417017
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Manufacturer	American Mathematical Society
Binding	Paperback
EANs	9781470417017
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Mathematical Understanding of Nature: Essays on Amazing Physical Phenomena and Their Understanding by Mathematicians