This significantly expanded second edition of Riemann, Topology, and Physics combines a fascinating account of the life and work of Bernhard Riemann with alucid discussion of current interaction between topology and physics, The author, a distinguished mathematical physicist, takes into account his own research at the Riemann archives of Göttingen University and developments over the last decade that connect Riemann with numerous significant ideas and methods reflected throughout contemporary mathematics and physics. ‘The book is highly recommendable—for students and scientific workers—not only for the valuable information in it, but also for its spirit: history and higher mathematics are not dry here; they become alive and motivate further studies.’ ZAA. Details a biography of one of the most important mathematicians in history, and an influential figure in the fields of philosophy and physics Great companion text to a history of geometry course INDICE: Preface to the Second Edition.- Preface to the First Edition.- From the Introduction to the First Edition.- Acknowledgements.- Bernhard Riemann.- Topological Themes in Contemporary Physics.- Index.
- ISBN: 978-0-8176-4778-0
- Editorial: Birkhaüser
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 235
- Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés