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In the 1800s mathematicians introduced a formal theory of symmetry: group theory. Now a branch of abstract algebra, this subject first arose in the theory of equations. Symmetry is an immensely important concept in mathematics and throughout the sciences, and its applications range across the entire subject. Symmetry governs the structure of crystals, innumerable types of pattern formation, how systems change their state as parameters vary; and fundamental physics is governed by symmetries in the laws of nature. It is highly visual, with applications that include animal markings, locomotion, evolutionary biology, elastic buckling, waves, the shape of the Earth, and the form of galaxies. In this Very Short Introduction, Ian Stewart demonstrates its deep implications, and shows how it plays a major role in the current search to unify relativity and quantum theory. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Artikel.nr.

0a928890-0124-40a5-95de-6b39e8d6cd00

Egenskaper

Skrivet av

Ian Stewart

Språkversion

Engelska

Utgivare

Oxford University Press

Släpp datum

30/05/2013

Föreslagen målgrupp

Alla

Minsta orderkvantitet

1 styck

International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

9780199651986

Symmetry

167 kr

167 kr

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Tis, 15 jul - fre, 18 jul


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