The Resource Birth of a theorem : a mathematical adventure, C?dric Villani ; translated from the French by Malcolm DeBevoise ; illustrations by Claude Gondard
Birth of a theorem : a mathematical adventure, C?dric Villani ; translated from the French by Malcolm DeBevoise ; illustrations by Claude Gondard
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- Summary
- "In 2010, the French mathematician C?dric Villani received the Fields Medal, the most coveted prize in mathematics, for his proofs resolving one of the most controversial theories of classical physics. Birth of a Theorem is his own account of the year leading up to the award. It invites readers inside the mind of a genius as he wrestles with the most important work of his career. But you don't have to understand nonlinear Landau damping to love Birth of a Theorem. It doesn't simplify or overexplain; rather, it invites readers into collaboration. Villani's diaries, emails, and musings enmesh you in the process of discovery. You join him in unproductive lulls and late-night breakthroughs. You're privy to the mess-hall conversations of the world's greatest research institutions. Villani discusses his favorite songs, his love of manga, and the imaginative stories he tells his children. Mathematics is like any other creative work in that the thinker's whole life propels discovery--and with Birth of a Theorem, Villani welcomes you into his"--
- Language
-
- eng
- fre
- eng
- Edition
- First American edition.
- Extent
- 260 pages
- Note
- "Originally published in French in 2012 by ?ditions Grasset & Fasquelle, France, as Th?or?me vivant"--Title page verso
- Isbn
- 9780865477674
- Label
- Birth of a theorem : a mathematical adventure
- Title
- Birth of a theorem
- Title remainder
- a mathematical adventure
- Statement of responsibility
- C?dric Villani ; translated from the French by Malcolm DeBevoise ; illustrations by Claude Gondard
- Language
-
- eng
- fre
- eng
- Summary
- "In 2010, the French mathematician C?dric Villani received the Fields Medal, the most coveted prize in mathematics, for his proofs resolving one of the most controversial theories of classical physics. Birth of a Theorem is his own account of the year leading up to the award. It invites readers inside the mind of a genius as he wrestles with the most important work of his career. But you don't have to understand nonlinear Landau damping to love Birth of a Theorem. It doesn't simplify or overexplain; rather, it invites readers into collaboration. Villani's diaries, emails, and musings enmesh you in the process of discovery. You join him in unproductive lulls and late-night breakthroughs. You're privy to the mess-hall conversations of the world's greatest research institutions. Villani discusses his favorite songs, his love of manga, and the imaginative stories he tells his children. Mathematics is like any other creative work in that the thinker's whole life propels discovery--and with Birth of a Theorem, Villani welcomes you into his"--
- Assigning source
- Provided by publisher
- Biography type
- autobiography
- Cataloging source
- DLC
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
- 1973-
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Villani, C?dric
- Dewey number
-
- 510.92
- B
- Illustrations
-
- illustrations
- portraits
- Index
- no index present
- LC call number
- QA29.V54
- LC item number
- A3 2015
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
-
- DeBevoise, M. B.
- Gondard, Claude
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
-
- Villani, C?dric
- Mathematicians
- Landau damping
- Nonlinear theories
- Target audience
- adult
- Label
- Birth of a theorem : a mathematical adventure, C?dric Villani ; translated from the French by Malcolm DeBevoise ; illustrations by Claude Gondard
- Note
- "Originally published in French in 2012 by ?ditions Grasset & Fasquelle, France, as Th?or?me vivant"--Title page verso
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-260)
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Dimensions
- 22 cm
- Edition
- First American edition.
- Extent
- 260 pages
- Isbn
- 9780865477674
- Lccn
- 2014031268
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Other physical details
- illustrations, portraits
- System control number
-
- (OCoLC)ocn885547845
- (Sirsi) o885547845
- (OCoLC)885547845
- Label
- Birth of a theorem : a mathematical adventure, C?dric Villani ; translated from the French by Malcolm DeBevoise ; illustrations by Claude Gondard
- Note
- "Originally published in French in 2012 by ?ditions Grasset & Fasquelle, France, as Th?or?me vivant"--Title page verso
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-260)
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Dimensions
- 22 cm
- Edition
- First American edition.
- Extent
- 260 pages
- Isbn
- 9780865477674
- Lccn
- 2014031268
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Other physical details
- illustrations, portraits
- System control number
-
- (OCoLC)ocn885547845
- (Sirsi) o885547845
- (OCoLC)885547845
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