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Quantum leaps
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- Book Synopsis
- 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.
- About The Author
- Hugh Barker studied maths and the philosophy of maths at Cambridge. He is the author of several books, including Faking It: The Quest for Authenticity in Popular Music and Hedge Britannia. He lives and works in North London with his wife, daughter and several cats.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781786497680
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Atlantic Books, (01 May 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 320
- Weight
- 0.22 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 198 x 129 x 21 mm
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