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From the author of Million Dollar Maths comes a fascinating and engaging look at how mathematics is shaping our modern world, and what the future might hold.
How do AI and robots get smarter?
What are the limits of space travel?
Could we ever have a supercomputer the size of a pinhead?
In this thrilling numerical journey, Hugh Barker explores how mathematics has helped to build the technology of today, and the fascinating ways it is shaping our future. From green energy to 3D printing and from quantum cryptography to machine learning, Quantum Leaps reveals where we're heading, and how it would be impossible to get there without our formidable mathematical armoury.
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Book details
- Format:Paperback
- Pages:320 Pages
- Dimensions:198 x 129 x 21 mm
- Publication date:05/01/2025
- Publisher:Atlantic Books
- ISBN13:9781786497680
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins.
Note
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins.
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