The Secret Life of Equations: The 50 Greatest Equations and How They Work (2016)

by Richard Cochrane

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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 Schrödinger 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. Behind every important scientific discovery there is an equation. They are far from baffling, and now you too can understand their power and beauty!… (more)

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Descubre los misterios de las fórmulas matemáticas más célebres, sorprendentes y fascinantes de la historia. Explora las ecuaciones que han contribuido a los descubrimientos más increíbles, a la tecnología más innovadora y a dar forma a nuestra comprensión del mundo. La vida secreta de las ecuaciones nos explica la importancia de cada fórmula y nos revela su función, sus componentes y su desarrollo de manera entretenida y accesible.

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The Secret Life of Equations: The 50 Greatest Equations and How They Work

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La Vida Secreta de las Ecuaciones: Las 50 Grandes Ecuaciones y Para Qué Sirven

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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 Schrödinger 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. Behind every important scientific discovery there is an equation. They are far from baffling, and now you too can understand their power and beauty!

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