Symmetry - Brossura

Weyl, Hermann

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0691023743 ISBN 13: 9780691023748

Casa editrice: Princeton University Press, 1983

Riassunto

Defines symmetry through a discussion of its many uses in a wide variety of fields both academic and natural

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Recensione:

"Dr. Weyl presents a masterful and fascinating survey of the applications of the principle of symmetry in sculpture, painting, architecture, ornament, and design; its manifestations in organic and inorganic nature; and its philosophical and mathematical significance." --Scientific American

"Weyl offers deep insight into [the concept of symmetry], its foundations in group theory, its applications in physics, chemistry, and biology, and its role in art." --Manfred Eigen and Ruthild Winkler in Laws of the Game

L'autore:

Hermann Weyl (1885–1955) was one of the twentieth century's most important mathematicians, and a key figure in the development of quantum physics and general relativity. He was a member of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and the author of many books.

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• Editore: Princeton University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1983
• ISBN 10: 0691023743
• ISBN 13: 9780691023748
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 178