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In Pursuit of Zeta-3 Paul J. Nahin

In Pursuit of Zeta-3 By Paul J. Nahin

In Pursuit of Zeta-3 by Paul J. Nahin


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In Pursuit of Zeta-3 Summary

In Pursuit of Zeta-3: The World's Most Mysterious Unsolved Math Problem by Paul J. Nahin

An engrossing look at the history and importance of a centuries-old but still unanswered math problem

For centuries, mathematicians the world over have tried, and failed, to solve the zeta-3 problem. Math genius Leonhard Euler attempted it in the 1700s and came up short. The straightforward puzzle considers if there exists a simple symbolic formula for the following: 1+(1/2)^3+(1/3)^3+(1/4)^3+. . . . But why is this issue-the sum of the reciprocals of the positive integers cubed-so important? With In Pursuit of Zeta-3, popular math writer Paul Nahin investigates the history and significance of this mathematical conundrum.

Drawing on detailed examples, historical anecdotes, and even occasionally poetry, Nahin sheds light on the richness of the nature of zeta-3. He shows its intimate connections to the Riemann hypothesis, another mathematical mystery that has stumped mathematicians for nearly two centuries. He looks at its links with Euler's achievements and explores the modern research area of Euler sums, where zeta-3 occurs frequently. An exact solution to the zeta-3 question wouldn't simply satisfy pure mathematical interest: it would have critical ramifications for applications in physics and engineering, such as quantum electrodynamics. Challenge problems with detailed solutions and MATLAB code are included at the end of each of the book's sections.

Detailing the trials and tribulations of mathematicians who have approached one of the field's great unsolved riddles, In Pursuit of Zeta-3 will tantalize curious math enthusiasts everywhere.

In Pursuit of Zeta-3 Reviews

Nahin's style is entertaining, directly addressing his readers. . . . Highly recommended.---Adhemar Bultheel, MAA Reviews
This book will be both enjoyable and a rich source of useful as well as intriguing information to a wide range of readers.---Michael Th. Rassias, zbMATH Open
I thoroughly enjoyed this book!---Jonathan Shock, Mathemafrica.org
N/A---Andrew Simoson, The Mathematical Intelligencer

About Paul J. Nahin

Paul J. Nahin is the author of many popular math books, including How to Fall Slower Than Gravity, Dr. Euler's Fabulous Formula, and An Imaginary Tale (all Princeton). He is professor emeritus of electrical engineering at the University of New Hampshire and received the 2017 Chandler Davis Prize for Excellence in Expository Writing in Mathematics. He lives in Exeter, New Hampshire.

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NGR9780691206073
9780691206073
0691206074
In Pursuit of Zeta-3: The World's Most Mysterious Unsolved Math Problem by Paul J. Nahin
New
Hardback
Princeton University Press
2021-10-19
344
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