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“david slowinski”

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  • The 32nd Mersenne Prime

    by David Slowinski ...
    In honor of Andrew Wiles' proof of the theorem known as "Fermat's Last Theorem" stated 350 years ago—but unproven until this week (February, 1993). [Fermat's thoughts on primes did not fare so well, however. A prime number is an integer, which is evenly integer divisible only by itself and 1]Took 26.562767 minutes to calculate usingMaple 4.0 on a 512-MW 4 CPU Cray 2 ... Read more

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  • The Ultimate Math Library: 23 Must-Have Books

    On Growth and Form, Amusements in Mathematics, The Mystery of Space, Catalan's Constant, etc.

    by D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson, Henry Ernest Dudeney, Bertrand Russell, Henry Pemberton, Robert T. Browne, Edwin Abbott Abbott, Greg Fee, David Slowinski, Charles Howard Hinton, John Scott, Pierre Simon marquis de Laplace, Henry Stevens, Bernhard Marks, James Clerk Maxwell, W. Stanley, Lewis Carroll, Jerry T. Bonnell, Robert J. Nemiroff, Florian Cajori, René Descartes ...
    The Ultimate Math Library: 23 Must-Have Books presents a cross-section of profound mathematical thought, blending a wide array of literary styles that have shaped the intellectual landscape across centuries. Embracing a spectrum that stretches from theoretical musings to practical problem-solving, this anthology captures the essence of mathematics as both an art and a science. It includes pieces ... Read more

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  • Mathematical Marvels: 4 Classic Books on the Foundations and Fun of Math

    Amusements in Mathematics, Miscellaneous Mathematical Constants, Catalan's Constant, The 32nd Mersenne Prime, etc.

    by Henry Ernest Dudeney, Greg Fee, David Slowinski ...
    Mathematical Marvels: 4 Classic Books on the Foundations and Fun of Math presents a vivid tapestry of mathematics, bridging foundational theories with playful explorations into the world of numbers. This anthology weaves a rich narrative showcasing the range of mathematical literature from rigorous problem-solving to engaging recreational math stories. The collection evokes the innovation and ... Read more

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  • The 32nd Mersenne Prime

    Predicted by Mersenne

    by David Slowinski ...
    In "The 32nd Mersenne Prime," David Slowinski marries mathematical rigor with evocative storytelling, exploring the elusive nature of prime numbers and their enigmatic role in the universe. The narrative intertwines theoretical concepts with a vivid depiction of the mathematicians' journey, presenting complex ideas in an accessible manner while maintaining an engaging literary style. Through rich, ... Read more

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  • The 32nd Mersenne Prime

    Predicted by Mersenne

    by David Slowinski ...
    A short mathematical monograph about Mersenne primes—numbers of the form 2^p − 1—and the long-running effort to identify which of them are truly prime. Centered on the “32nd Mersenne prime” that falls within the set of exponents originally claimed by the 17th‑century scholar Marin Mersenne, it recounts the historical context of Mersenne’s prediction and outlines the reasoning and computations used ... Read more

    $29.99 USD

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  • Can You Solve My Problems?

    Ingenious, Perplexing, and Totally Satisfying Math and Logic Puzzles

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    Puzzle lovers, rejoice!Bestselling math writer Alex Bellos has a challenge for you: 125 of the world’s best brainteasers from the last two millennia.Armed with logic alone, you’ll detect counterfeit coins, navigate river crossings, and untangle family trees. Then—with just a dash of high school math—you’ll tie a rope around the Earth, match wits with a cryptic wizard, and use four 4s to create ... Read more

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  • The Canterbury Puzzles and Other Curious Problems

    by Henry Ernest Dudeney ...
    Henry Ernest Dudeney (1857–1930) was an English author and mathematician who specialised in logic puzzles and mathematical games. He is known as one of the country's foremost creators of puzzles.The Canterbury Puzzles and Other Curious Problems is a 1907 mathematical puzzle book by Henry Dudeney. The first part of the book features a series of puzzles based on the characters from The Canterbury ... Read more

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