Symmetry and the monster: one of the greatest quests of mathematics
Auteur :
Ronan, Mark
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780192807236
Date de publication :
26 juil. 2007
Dimensions :
19,6 x 12,9 x 1,8 cm
Poids :
204 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The 'Monster of Symmetry' is a giant snowflake in 196,884 dimensions - with a beautiful structure which may turn out to unlock the very fabric of our universe. The story of the hunt for the monster, and its eventual discovery, became the biggest joint mathematical project of all time - involving determination, luck, and some very extraordinary characters.