Synopsis
At the heart of the effectiveness of
the exact sciences lies many mathematical equations. But they
often act as an obstacle to any understanding. Fortunately for us, some
of the greatest scientists unpack the best known equations so that they
become understandable.
内容简介
貌似神秘的一个个方程，是当代许多杰出科学理论的核心部分。但这些方程难以理解的形式常常会成为一道障碍，使我们无法理解其奥义。它们从哪里来？能做什么？它们在当代文化中又有什么样的重要性？本书集合维尔切克、温伯格、彭罗斯、加利森、罗伯特·梅等世界上一些领衔的科学家和科学史家，向读者揭示了当代最杰出的科学理论中11个伟大方程；通过他们通俗、严谨的解释，读者心悦诚服、眼界大开，领略到这些使人望而却步方程的科学精义，及其本身展现的力量和优美。
——转自出版社官方网站
About Graham Farmelo
Born: May 18, 1953
A science writer, consultant in
science communication. He was formerly an academic, museum professional
and undercover restaurant critic. He is also a keen consumer of books,
theatre, exhibitions, music and film.
作者简介
曾任伦敦科学博物馆科学传播主任的格雷厄姆·法米罗是一位科普作家和科学传播顾问，以前他担任过餐馆暗访评论员。他还热衷于书籍、戏剧、展览、音乐和电影。
