When Least Is Best
How Mathematicians Discovered Many Clever Ways to Make Things as Small (or as Large) as Possible
First published 2003
About this book
"Written in a conversational tone and requiring only an early undergraduate level of mathematical knowledge, When Least Is Best is full of fascinating examples and ready-to-try-at-home experiments. This is the first book on optimization written for a wide audience, and math enthusiasts of all backgrounds will delight in its lively topics."--Jacket.
Subjects
MathematicsMaxima and minimaHistoryPopular scienceScience/MathematicsHistory & PhilosophyApplied Science and EngineeringMathematics / HistoryPhysicsMathematics, history