Description
Prime numbers are among mathematics’ simplest building blocks—and its most enduring mysteries. This engaging narrative traces the history of the Riemann Hypothesis, following generations of brilliant thinkers who have sought to understand the hidden pattern governing the primes, while revealing connections to cryptography, quantum mechanics, computing, and the natural world. Blending mathematical ideas with vivid stories of discovery, ambition, and uncertainty, the book offers an accessible journey into the beauty, power, and unanswered questions at the heart of modern mathematics.
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paperback
Harper Collins
Published Apr 27, 2004
350 pages
ISBN: 9780060935580
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First Published
2003
Language
eng
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