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Quantum Leaps Hugh Barker

Quantum Leaps By Hugh Barker

Quantum Leaps by Hugh Barker


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Summary

Discover the hidden maths behind every modern technology.

Quantum Leaps Summary

Quantum Leaps: How Maths Drives Scientific Progress by Hugh Barker

From the author of Million Dollar Maths comes a fascinating and engaging look at the mathematics that lies behind our modern world.

How does Google know what you want to type?
How did humans first reach the moon?
Could we ever have a supercomputer the size of a pinhead?

In this thrilling numerical journey, Hugh Barker explores how mathematics has helped to build the technology of today, and the fascinating ways it is shaping the future. From green energy to 3-D printing and from quantum cryptography to machine learning, Quantum Leaps reveals the hidden mathematics in modern technology.

Beautifully written and full of ingenious examples, this book will make you realise how the modern world would be impossible without our formidable mathematical armoury.

Quantum Leaps Reviews

Great fun. A clear, original and highly readable account of the curious relationship between mathematics and money. * Professor Ian Stewart on Million Dollar Maths *
Hugh Barker makes deep ideas fun and profitable. * William Poundstone on Million Dollar Maths *

About Hugh Barker

Hugh Barker is a non-fiction author and editor; as the latter he has edited several successful popular maths books, including A Slice of Pi. Hugh is a keen amateur mathematician and was accepted to study maths at Cambridge University aged 16.

Additional information

GOR013877512
9781786497666
1786497662
Quantum Leaps: How Maths Drives Scientific Progress by Hugh Barker
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Atlantic Books
2024-07-04
320
N/A
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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