Dr. Euler's Fabulous Formula: Cures Many Mathematical Ills

Dr. Euler's Fabulous Formula: Cures Many Mathematical Ills

by Paul Nahin
Dr. Euler's Fabulous Formula: Cures Many Mathematical Ills

Dr. Euler's Fabulous Formula: Cures Many Mathematical Ills

by Paul Nahin

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Overview

In the mid-eighteenth century, Swiss-born mathematician Leonhard Euler developed a formula so innovative and complex that it continues to inspire research, discussion, and even the occasional limerick. Dr. Euler's Fabulous Formula shares the fascinating story of this groundbreaking formula—long regarded as the gold standard for mathematical beauty—and shows why it still lies at the heart of complex number theory. In some ways a sequel to Nahin's An Imaginary Tale, this book examines the many applications of complex numbers alongside intriguing stories from the history of mathematics. Dr. Euler's Fabulous Formula is accessible to any reader familiar with calculus and differential equations, and promises to inspire mathematicians for years to come.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780691175911
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication date: 04/04/2017
Series: Princeton Science Library , #52
Edition description: Reissue
Pages: 416
Sales rank: 438,109
Product dimensions: 5.40(w) x 8.30(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Paul J. Nahin is the author of many bestselling popular math books, including Mrs. Perkins's Electric Quilt, In Praise of Simple Physics, and An Imaginary Tale (all Princeton). He is professor emeritus of electrical engineering at the University of New Hampshire.

Table of Contents

  • FrontMatter, pg. i
  • Contents, pg. ix
  • Preface to the Paperback Edition, pg. xiii
  • Preface, pg. xxix
  • Introduction, pg. 1
  • Chapter 1. Complex Numbers, pg. 13
  • Chapter 2. Vector Trips, pg. 68
  • Chapter 3. The Irrationality of π2, pg. 92
  • Chapter 4. Fourier Series, pg. 114
  • Chapter 5. Fourier Integrals, pg. 188
  • Chapter 6. Electronics and √ −1, pg. 275
  • Euler: The Man and the Mathematical Physicist, pg. 324
  • Notes, pg. 347
  • Acknowledgments, pg. 375
  • Index, pg. 377

What People are Saying About This

Des Higham

The range and variety of topics covered here is impressive. I found many little gems that I have never seen before in books of this type. Moreover, the writing is lively and enthusiastic and the book is highly readable.
Des Higham, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

From the Publisher

"If you ever wondered about the beauties and powers of mathematics, this book is a treasure trove. Paul Nahin uses Euler's formula as the magic key to unlock a wealth of surprising consequences, ranging from number theory to electronics, presented clearly, carefully, and with verve."—Peter Pesic, St. John's College

"The range and variety of topics covered here is impressive. I found many little gems that I have never seen before in books of this type. Moreover, the writing is lively and enthusiastic and the book is highly readable."—Des Higham, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

Peter Pesic

If you ever wondered about the beauties and powers of mathematics, this book is a treasure trove. Paul Nahin uses Euler's formula as the magic key to unlock a wealth of surprising consequences, ranging from number theory to electronics, presented clearly, carefully, and with verve.
Peter Pesic, St. John's College

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