Fearful Symmetry by Ian Stewart

Fearful Symmetry by Ian Stewart

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Summary

Symmetry is a powerful mathematical idea - with recent work on symmetry-breaking, when symmetrical patterns are slightly altered or corrupted, throwing up a range of applications and natural examples. This book looks at the applications of symmetry and symmetry-breaking.

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Fearful Symmetry by Ian Stewart

Symmetry is one of the most powerful and wide-ranging of mathematical ideas with recent work on symmetry breaking, when symmetrical patterns are slightly altered or corrupted, throwing up an extraordinary range of applications and natural examples, from the stripes on a tiger's back to the territorial patterns of fish and to the structure of viruses. This book looks at the applications of symmetry and symmetry breaking to subjects as diverse as weather patterns, crystal structures, the buckling of beams and particle physics.
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ISBN 13 9780140130478
ISBN 10 0140130470
Title Fearful Symmetry
Author Ian Stewart
Series Penguin Science
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 1993-05-17
Number of pages 320
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