When Least Is Best
Author | : Paul Nahin |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 406 |
Release | : 2021-05-18 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780691218762 |
ISBN-13 | : 0691218765 |
Rating | : 4/5 (765 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis When Least Is Best by : Paul Nahin
Download or read book When Least Is Best written by Paul Nahin and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By combining the mathematical history of extremes with contemporary examples, Paul J. Nahin answers some intriguing questions such as: what is the best way to photograph a speeding bullet?; and why does light move through glass in the least possible amount of time?