In this jargon-free review of one of the most fascinating topics in modern science, acclaimed science writer Kitty Ferguson examines the discovery of black holes, their nature, and what they can teach us about the mysteries of the universe. In search…
General relativity and quantum mechanics have become the two central pillars of theoretical physics. Moreover, general relativity has important applications in astrophysics and high-energy particle physics. Covering the fundamentals of the subject,…
General relativity and quantum mechanics have become the two central pillars of theoretical physics. Moreover, general relativity has important applications in astrophysics and high-energy particle physics. Covering the fundamentals of the subject,…
The definitive story of the Riemann Hypothesis, a fascinating and epic mathematical mystery that continues to challenge the world.
In 1859, Bernhard Riemann, a little-known thirty-two year old mathematician, made a hypothesis while presenting a paper…
De eenentwintigste eeuw is nog jong, maar heeft al een indrukwekkende lijst aan wiskundige doorbraken opgeleverd. De wiskundige Terence Tao bewees onder meer een stelling over de lengte van priemwoestijnen: opeenvolgende getallen zonder priemen…
Al tijdens onze eerste schooljaren komen we in aanraking met priemgetallen. Ondanks de mythe zijn ze in feite niet zo complex als ze lijken. Om te kunnen begrijpen wat priemgetallen zijn, hoeven we alleen maar een getallensysteem te kennen en de…
Cosmology seeks to characterise our Universe in terms of models based on well-understood and tested physics. Today we know our Universe with a precision that once would have been unthinkable. This book develops the entire mathematical, physical and…
Praxis Log of Manned Spaceflight 1961-2006 will open with a section entitled: Quest for Space, which will provide an explanation of the methods employed to get in and out of orbit and brief overviews of the different international space programmes.…