Euler's gem : the polyhedron formula and the birth of topology
by
Richeson, David S. (David Scott)
Title
:
Euler's gem : the polyhedron formula and the birth of topology
Author
:
Richeson, David S. (David Scott)
ISBN
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9781400838561
Publication Information
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Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, ©2008.
Physical Description
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1 online resource (xii, 317 pages) : illustrations, maps
Abstract
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Leonhard Euler's polyhedron formula describes the structure of many objects--from soccer balls and gemstones to Buckminster Fuller's buildings and giant all-carbon molecules. Yet Euler's formula is so simple it can be explained to a child. Euler's Gem tells the illuminating story of this indispensable mathematical idea. From ancient Greek geometry to today's cutting-edge research, Euler's Gem celebrates the discovery of Euler's beloved polyhedron formula and its far-reaching impact on topology, the study of shapes. In 1750, Euler observed that any polyhedron composed of V vertices, E edges.
Subject Term
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Topology -- History.
Polyhedra.
Electronic Access
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Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | [[missing key: search.ChildField.HOLDING]] | Status |
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Online Library | E-Book | 375737-1001 | ONLINE | | Elektronik Kütüphane |