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From the simple equation 1 + 1 = 2 to Werner Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, Robert P. Crease traces the origins of 10 of the most influential equations in the history of mathematics and science. The 43 illustrations provide a visual journey through the development of these equations and their significance.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Science/Physics
Authors: Robert P. Crease
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