Arthur Cayley (1821-1895) was one of the most prolific and important mathematicians of the Victorian era. His influence still pervades modern mathematics, in group theory (Cayley's theorem), matrix algebra (the Cayley-Hamilton theorem), and invariant theory, where he made his most significant contri[...]
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Answers to 20 of the most mindbending and perplexing mathematical questions.
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Who invented zero? Why 60 seconds in a minute? How big is infinity? Where do parallel lines meet? And can a butterfly's wings really cause a storm on the far side of the world? In 50 Maths Ideas You Really Need to Know, Professor Tony Crilly explains in 50 clear and concise essays the mathematical c[...]
The Big Questions series is designed to let renowned experts address the 20 most fundamental and frequently asked questions of a major branch of science or philosophy. Each 3000-word essay simply and concisely examines a question that has eternally perplexed enquiring minds, and provides answers fro[...]
Vem uppfann nollan? Varför går det 60 sekunder på en minut? Var möts parallella linjer? Och kan en fjärils vingslag verkligen orsaka ett oväder på andra sidan jordklotet?
I Matematik - Vad som är värt att veta förklarar professor Tony Crilly i 50 tydliga och koncisa essäer [...]