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The music of the primes
Searching to Solve the Greatest Mystery in Mathematics
Book • 2003
In 'The Music of the Primes', Marcus du Sautoy recounts the history of prime numbers, focusing on the Riemann Hypothesis, which has been a central problem in mathematics for over 150 years.
The book tells the story of eccentric and brilliant mathematicians who have contributed to the understanding of prime numbers, and it highlights the significance of the Riemann Hypothesis in areas such as banking and e-commerce security, quantum mechanics, and chaos theory.
Du Sautoy combines in-depth mathematical knowledge with narrative flair, making the book accessible to a broad audience.
The book tells the story of eccentric and brilliant mathematicians who have contributed to the understanding of prime numbers, and it highlights the significance of the Riemann Hypothesis in areas such as banking and e-commerce security, quantum mechanics, and chaos theory.
Du Sautoy combines in-depth mathematical knowledge with narrative flair, making the book accessible to a broad audience.
