Geometric Universe - Science, Geometry, and the Work of Roger Penrose

Zusatztext 'It is always enjoyable to read him!lucid!precise and tinged with enthusiasm! both for what has been done and for those questions whose answers still elude us' General Relativity and Gravitation Informationen zum Autor Mathematical Institute, 24-29 St Giles', OXFORD, OX1 3LB. Tel: [phone]; fax: [phone] Klappentext This impressive volume -- inspired by the work of Sir Roger Penrose -- gives an overview of current work on the creative interaction between geometry and physics. With contributions from many leading researchers, including Penrose himself, the book discusses many applications of geometrical ideas and techniques across mathematics and the physical sciences. The collection also includes articles on quantum computation, cryptography and the possible role of micro-tubules in a theory of consciousness. Zusammenfassung A collection of articles inspired by Sir Roger Penrose's work. The book gives an overview of the interaction between geometry and physics, from which many important developments have emerged, collecting together ideas from across the physical sciences.

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• Authors: Huggett, Professor S. A Huggett, S. A Huggett, S. A. Huggett, Stephen A. Mason Huggett
• Assisted by: S. Huggett (Editor), S. A. Huggett (Editor), L. J. Mason (Editor), Lionel J. Mason (Editor), K. P. Tod (Editor), Paul Tod (Editor), Sheung Tsou (Editor), Sheung Tsun Tsou (Editor), N. M. J. Woodhouse (Editor)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 26.03.1998
• EAN: 9780198500599
• ISBN: 978-0-19-850059-9
• No. of pages: 450
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Miscellaneous