Marcus Du Sautoy

"Ever since the dawn of civilization we have been driven by a desire to know--to understand the physical world and the laws of nature. But are there limits to human knowledge? This tantalizing question has inspired scientists and functioned as a spur to innovation. Now, Marcus du Sautoy invites us to join him on a journey to the outer reaches of human understanding as there are still lots of deep mysteries waiting to be solved. Are some things beyond the predictive powers of science? Or are those challenges simply the next big discovery waiting to happen?"--

Seven Journeys to the Frontiers of Science

The Great Unknown

This book from the author of 'The Music of the Primes' combines a personal insight into the mind of a working mathematician with the story of one of the biggest adventures in mathematics: the search for symmetry.

Finding Moonshine

From the most famous mathematician in Britain comes the ultimate handikit to mathematics. From hopscotch to Wayne Rooney with lots and lots of games to play, The Number Mysteries shows why mathematics really is at the heart of everything we do.

A Mathematical Odyssey Through Every Day Life

The Number Mysteries

Darian Leader

Hans-Ulrich Obrist

Anish Kapoor

Julia Peyton-Jones

Stephanie Dieckvoss

The major outdoor sculptures by acclaimed London-based artist Anish Kapoor are currently on show in the beautiful settings of Kensington Gardens, sited to contrast and reflect the changing colours, foliage and weather. Despite their monumental scale, the works appear as pure reflection of their surroundings: the sky, trees, water, wildlife and changing seasons. The distortions in the works mirror-like surfaces call into question the viewers relationship to both the work itself and the surrounding environment. This catalogue of Kapoors installation is brilliantly illustrated with photographs of the works in situ. It is also the first monograph to feature a comprehensive overview of every one of Kapoors stainless steel sculptures.

Turning the World Upside Down

"This is the story of how humankind has come to its understanding of the bizarre world of symmetry - a subject of fundamental significance to the way we interpret the world around us. Our eyes and minds are drawn to symmetrical objects, from the sphere to the swastika, from the pyramid to the pentagon. 'Symmetry' indicates a dynamic relationship or connection between objects, and it is all-pervasive: in chemistry and physics the concept of symmetry explains the structure of crystals or the theory of fundamental particles; in evolutionary biology, the natural world exploits symmetry in the fight for survival; symmetry and the breaking of symmetry are central to ideas in art, architecture and music; the mathematics of symmetry is even exploited in industry, for example to find efficient ways to store more music on a CD or to keep your mobile phone conversation from cracking up through interference. Marcus du Sautoy strives constantly to push his own boundaries to find ways in which to share the excitement of mathematics with a broader audience; this book charts his own personal quest to master one of the most innate and intangible concepts, and to demonstrate the intricacy and beauty of the world around us."--publisher.

A Mathematician's Journey Through Symmetry

L'enigma dei numeri primi. L'ipotesi di Riemann, il più grande mistero della matematica

Depuis Pythagore et Euclide, une petite musique insistante empêche les mathématiciens de dormir : celle des nombres premiers (qui ne sont divisibles que par eux-mêmes) et de leur étrange distribution dans la suite des nombres " normaux ". Pour raconter les péripéties d'une recherche séculaire et expliquer ses enjeux, il fallait une plume capable de filer la métaphore et de camper les grands héros de l'histoire - Riemann, "Wagner " des mathématiques, Hilbert, virtuose incomparable, ou Ramanujan, jeune prodige indien sans aucune culture mathématique pour qui les nombres étaient des "amis personnels" -, mais aussi d'expliciter les mille applications potentielles d'une recherche on ne peut plus fondamentale. Un remarquable succès de vulgarisation.

La symphonie des nombres premiers

"We are all taught how fundamental maths is to the world we live. But did you know that Wayne Rooney solves a quadratic equation every time he connects with a cross to put the ball in the back of the net? That we use prime numbers when we shop on the Internet? Or that you can win $1 million just by solving one of the five puzzles in The Number Mysteries? In The Number Mysteries, Marcus du Sautoy - mathematician, footballer and amateur musician - brings to life the beauty behind five mathematical puzzles that have contributed to our understanding of the world around us and have helped develop the technology to cope with it. With load of games to play and puzzles to solve this is a maths book for all ages from 1-101. In The Number Mysteries you will learn everything from how to better your chances at Rock, Paper, Scissors and break uncrackable codes, to uncovering the shape of the universe and predict the future. It will also show you how maths really is at the heart of everything that we do."--Publisher's description.

A Mathematical Odyssey Through Everyday Life

Most books on AI focus on the future of work. But now that algorithms can learn and adapt, does the future of creativity also belong to well-programmed machines? To answer this question, Marcus du Sautoy takes us to the forefront of creative new technologies and offers a more positive and unexpected vision of our future cohabitation with machines.

Art and Innovation in the Age of AI

The Creativity Code

Eine mathematische Mystery-Tour durch unser Leben

Notre nature est de vouloir connaître L'univers est-il infini ? Qu'y avait-il avant le Big-Bang ? Où la conscience humaine est-elle logée dans notre cerveau ? Dans notre monde moderne, la science est reine : les découvertes scientifiques font régulièrement les gros titres et de nombreuses énigmes mathématiques, autrefois indéchiffrables, sont désormais résolues. Dès lors, y a-t-il des limites à ce que l'on peut découvrir de l'univers physique ? Est-il possible qu'un jour, nous sachions tout ou y a-t-il des questions qui demeureront toujours sans réponse ? Et si c'est le cas, comment pouvons-nous vivre en sachant que certaines choses transcenderont toujours notre entendement ? Ce que nous ne saurons jamais, nous entraîne dans une expédition mentale aux confins de la science moderne. Accessible et lumineux, Marcus du Sautoy traite la question scientifique en détective.

Ce que nous ne saurons jamais

Le teorie impossibili. Quali sono i limiti della scienza?

Nel Giovedì Santo del 1770 il quattordicenne Mozart si trovava a Roma, dove ascoltò il Miserere di Allegri: un corale che poteva essere eseguito solo nella Cappella Sistina durante la Settimana Santa, e del quale non circolavano gli spartiti. Ne rimase profondamente colpito, tanto da volerne riscrivere - a mente - l'intera partitura a nove voci. Fu solo la sua prodigiosa memoria a rendere possibile l'impresa? Marcus du Sautoy mostra come quel "miracolo" fu in realtà una conseguenza della straordinaria capacità di Mozart di cogliere la struttura logica interna della composizione, di catturarne la simmetria e sfruttarla per ricostruire il pezzo a partire dagli elementi che ricordava. Questo è solo un esempio della potenza della simmetria, che dalle molecole di carbonio ai virus, dai codici informatici alla mente umana - programmata per cercarne ovunque le tracce - sembra essere una caratteristica della realtà. Un viaggio in un mondo affascinante e pieno di sfaccettature che è, al contempo, un viaggio nell'avvincente lavoro svolto dalla matematica per comprendere la regola segreta dell'universo.

Il disordine perfetto

Gli uccelli lo fanno, le api lo fanno. Persino le pulci lo fanno. Animali o esseri umani, abbiamo sempre usato contare per riuscire a farci strada nella giungla della vita. I babilonesi usavano il corpo per contare fino a 60. Nel vii secolo i matematici indiani scoprirono il numero 0. E ci siamo sempre domandati: esiste un ultimo numero? Ha mai fine l’infinito? Che cosa mai intendeva Buzz Lightyear con «verso l’infinito e oltre»? Uno dei più rispettati matematici del mondo, Marcus du Sautoy, rivela questo mistero. Usando soltanto il numero finito dei vostri neuroni e il numero finito di pagine di questo libro, resterete sbalorditi nel scoprire il segreto di come contare fino a infinito.

Come contare fino a infinito

Il codice della creatività. Il mistero del pensiero umano al tempo dell'intelligenza artificiale

Dall’autore dell’enigma dei numeri primi

Avventure ai limitidella conoscenza

Ciò che non possiamo sapere

auf den Spuren des größten Rätsels der Mathematik

Die Musik der Primzahlen

Du Sautoy è un matematico di valore, ma soprattutto è un grande divulgatore con il dono della narrazione. – la Repubblica

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