APPLIED MATHEMATICS - ALAIN GORIELY

Discover the fascinating world of applied mathematics with Alain Goriely's book. This publication is an excellent introduction for anyone who wants to understand how mathematics connects with science, engineering, and everyday life. Immerse yourself in the rich history and contemporary applications of this dynamically developing field.

• Understanding the nature of applied mathematics
• Discovering its early achievements in physics and engineering
• Tracking the development as a separate field after World War II
• Knowing the role of mathematics in the modern world
• Exploring the far-reaching potential of mathematics
• Analyzing the problems faced by applied mathematicians on a daily basis
• Understanding how scientific problems turn into modern mathematical theories

Alain Goriely's book is not just a textbook, but above all a guide to the world of applied mathematics. The author introduces the reader with passion and erudition to the secrets of this field, showing its connections with pure mathematics, science, and engineering. He explains the nature of applied mathematics, discusses its early achievements in physics and engineering, and its development as a separate field after World War II. Using historical examples, current applications and challenges, he presents the special role that mathematics plays in the modern world, and discovers its far-reaching potential.

The aim of the book is to show the problems that applied mathematicians face on a daily basis and how they shape their views on the world. In most cases, the author uses a historical perspective to tell how certain scientific or mathematical problems turn into modern mathematical theories and how these theories are still active areas of research in which new challenges arise. This is a must-read for students, scientists and anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of mathematics and its applications.

The Publishing House of the University of Lodz presents this publication in a careful edition, taking care of every detail. The 210x132 mm format and 160 pages make the book handy and comfortable to read. The year of publication 2024 guarantees the topicality of the presented content. This is the ideal choice for anyone who values knowledge and wants to explore the secrets of applied mathematics.