| About 125 results  | books.google.com | A noted scientist illuminates the intertwined paths of philosophy and science from Plato to the present, and examines the transition from Newtonian classical mechanics to modern relativistic physics. |
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 | books.google.com | Lucid and comprehensive essay surveys the views of Plato, Aristotle, Leibniz and Kant concerning propositions and theories of applied and pure mathematics. Introduction. Two Appendices. Index. |
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 | books.google.com | This book by a Nobel Laureate provides the foundation for analysis of stellar atmospheres, planetary illumination, and sky radiation. |
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 | books.google.com | This excellent monograph by two experts presents a generalized and systematic approach to the analytic solution of seven different classes of linear heat and mass diffusion problems. 1984 edition. |
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 | books.google.com | This compilation of his writings, in addition to those of several of his contemporaries, illuminates the work that led to the development of the calculator. Essential reference for anyone interested in the history of computing technology. |
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 | books.google.com | Written by a renowned MIT mathematician, this introduction to the evolution of quantum physics also explores philosophical implications, including issues of causality, determinism, and free will. 48 illustrations. 1968 edition. |
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 | books.google.com | Accessible treatment offers highly detailed accounts concerning development of ideas and theories about the nature of electricity and space (aether), focusing on period from Descartes to Lorentz, Einstein, and Minkowski. 1960 edition. |
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 | books.google.com | Few modern introductions to the theory of heat radiation can match this book for precision, care, and attention to details of proof. 1914 edition. Bibliography. |
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 | books.google.com | Concise, readable text introduces sets, groups, and, most importantly, matrices to undergraduate students of physics, chemistry, and engineering. Each chapter contains worked examples and many problems with answers. 1974 edition. |
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 | books.google.com | Twelve essays take a playful approach to mathematics, investigating the topology of a blanket, the odds of beating a superior tennis player, and how to distinguish between fact and fallacy. |
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