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The Equation That Couldn't Be Solved : How Mathematical Genius Discovered the Language of Symmetry
The Equation That Couldn't Be Solved How Mathematical Genius Discovered the Language of Symmetry
Author: Mario Livio
What do Bach's compositions, Rubik's Cube, the way we choose our mates, and the physics of subatomic particles have in common? All are governed by the laws of symmetry, which elegantly unify scientific and artistic principles. Yet the mathematical language of symmetry -- known as group theory -- did not emerge from the study of symmetry ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780743258210
ISBN-10: 0743258215
Publication Date: 8/22/2006
Pages: 368
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Publisher: Simon Schuster
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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