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One of the most imaginative mathematicians of the nineteenth century, Sir William Rowan Hamilton (1805-1865) changed the course of modern algebra with his discovery of quaternions in 1843. Although Hamilton's work was largely theoretical, his ideas came to have invaluable practical applications with the advent of quantum mechanics in the twentieth century. In this acclaimed biography, Thomas L. Hankins brings together the many aspects of Hamilton's life and work-from his significant contributions to mathematics, optics, and mechanics to his passion for metaphysics, poetry, and politics-fully portraying the brilliant man whose faith and idealism guided him in everything he did. 28 Line drawings, black and white; 20 Halftones, black and white CPSIA choking or other US hazard warning - No California Proposition 65 hazard warning necessary
About the Author
Thomas L. Hankins is a professor emeritus of the history of science at the University of Washington.
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- Contributor: Thomas L. Hankins
- Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press
- ISBN13: 9780801869730
- Number of Pages: 496
- Packaged Dimensions: 152x229mm
- Packaged Weight: 454
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
- Release Date: 2004-06-30
- Binding: Paperback / softback
- Biography: Thomas L. Hankins is a professor emeritus of the history of science at the University of Washington.
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