Tag: mathematics

All the articles with the tag "mathematics".

• Die Mutter aller neuen Resultate in der analytischen Mechanik

  Updated: 31 Aug, 2025

  Stationary action principles form the foundation of modern physics, spanning classical mechanics to quantum field theory and general relativity. The history of the principle of least action is fascinating, involving beautiful mathematics, as well as profound philosophical and scientific debates.

• The Martian

  17 Jun, 2025

  A fascinating fictionalized account of John von Neumann's life and his pivotal role in the history of computing. One book by von Neumann and two by Benjamin Labatut.

• Don't mess up with zeros and infinities

  30 May, 2025

  A Numberphile video that didn't go very well.

• Philosophy is not dead

  9 Apr, 2025

  A book by Adam Becker about the fascinating history and disputes surrounding the interpretations of quantum mechanics.