Gamma Exploring Euler's Constant |
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Author:
| Havil, Julian |
Foreword by:
| Dyson, Freeman |
Series title: | Princeton Science Library |
ISBN: | 978-0-691-17810-3 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2017 |
Publisher: | Princeton University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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Among the many constants that appear in mathematics, ?, e, and i are the most familiar. Following closely behind is ?,, or gamma, a constant that arises in many mathematical areas yet maintains a profound sense of mystery. In a tantalizing blend of history and mathematics, Julian Havil takes the reader on a journey through logarithms and the harmon
Among the many constants that appear in mathematics, ?, e, and i are the most familiar. Following closely behind is ?,, or gamma, a constant that arises in many mathematical areas yet maintains a profound sense of mystery. In a tantalizing blend of history and mathematics, Julian Havil takes the reader on a journey through logarithms and the harmon