ISBN: 9780366253456 - contribution a la théorie et aux applications de la nomographie (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive examination of the theory and applications of nomography, a powerful technique used to solve complex equations graphically. Developed over the last century, nomography has evolved from a limited tool for simple calculations to a sophisticated method capable of representing intricate equations with remarkable accuracy. The author delves into the historical origins of nomography, highlighting its development from the early work of Descartes to the groundbreaking contributions of d'Ocagne and others. The book explores the fundamental principles of nomography, providing a systematic approach to understanding how nomographs work and how they can be constructed. The author also examines the various types of nomographs, including alignment charts, point-aligned charts, and double-alignment charts. Each type is explained in detail, with numerous examples demonstrating their practical applications in fields such as engineering, physics, and chemistry. Furthermore, the book discusses the interplay between nomography and other mathematical techniques, showing how nomographs can be used in conjunction with numerical methods to solve problems that would otherwise be intractable. It also explores advanced topics such as the use of nomographs for interpolation and extrapolation, and the construction of nomographs for equations with more than three variables. Through its clear explanations and practical examples, this book provides a valuable resource for engineers, scientists, and anyone interested in learning about the theory and applications of nomography. It is a testament to the enduring power of this technique and its relevance in the modern world of problem-solving. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…