Prime Obsession by John Derbyshire
Prime Obsession by John Derbyshire is an engaging exploration of prime numbers, mathematics, number theory, and the famous Riemann Hypothesis. John Derbyshire combines mathematical explanation with historical storytelling to introduce readers to one of the most important and intriguing unsolved problems in mathematics.
About This Book
In Prime Obsession, mathematician and author John Derbyshire takes readers into the fascinating world of prime numbers and the mathematical mystery surrounding their distribution.
Prime numbers—numbers divisible only by one and themselves—are among the fundamental building blocks of mathematics. Yet despite their apparent simplicity, their distribution contains deep mathematical patterns that have challenged mathematicians for centuries.
At the center of the book is the Riemann Hypothesis, one of the most famous unsolved problems in mathematics. First proposed by Bernhard Riemann in the 19th century, the hypothesis is closely connected to the distribution of prime numbers and the behavior of the Riemann zeta function.
Derbyshire explains the mathematical ideas behind this subject while introducing readers to the mathematicians and historical developments that shaped modern number theory.
The book aims to make a highly technical subject accessible to curious readers, gradually introducing concepts involving prime numbers, the zeta function, complex numbers, mathematical patterns, and the Riemann Hypothesis.
Key Topics Covered
- Prime numbers
- Number theory
- Riemann Hypothesis
- Riemann zeta function
- Mathematics
- Complex numbers
- Mathematical history
- Bernhard Riemann
- Prime number distribution
- Mathematical proofs
- Pure mathematics
- Famous mathematical problems
Why Read This Book?
Prime Obsession offers an accessible introduction to one of mathematics' most fascinating questions: how are prime numbers distributed, and what does the Riemann Hypothesis tell us about them?
It combines mathematical concepts with historical context, making it appealing to readers who enjoy mathematics but may not have advanced mathematical training.
Who Should Read This?
This book is ideal for mathematics students, science students, number theory enthusiasts, teachers, mathematicians, intellectually curious readers, and anyone fascinated by famous mathematical problems and unsolved questions.
Product Details
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Title: Prime Obsession
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Author: John Derbyshire
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Language: English
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Genre: Mathematics / Science
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Subject: Prime Numbers & Riemann Hypothesis
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Format: [Edition dependent]
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Publisher: [Edition dependent]
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ISBN: [Edition dependent]
Explore the fascinating world of prime numbers, number theory, the Riemann Hypothesis, and mathematical history with Prime Obsession by John Derbyshire.
