When Least Is Best

€ 21,90


Informação do Produto

ISBN9780691218762
EditoraPrinceton University Press
Preço (iva excl.)€ 20,66
Imposto€ 1,24
Preço (iva inc.)€ 21,90
Disponibilidade1 unidade em armazém externo

Descrição do Produto

A mathematical journey through the most fascinating problems of extremes and how to solve themWhat is the best way to photograph a speeding bullet? How can lost hikers find their way out of a forest? Why does light move through glass in the least amount of time possible? When Least Is Best combines the mathematical history of extrema with conte