Frugal Universe: Shapes and Forms in Nature

Author: (USA) Stephen Hildebrandt
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Features: In the book The Frugal Universe, Stephen Hildebrandt and Anthony Tromba guide readers to explore the mathematical foundations of various shapes and forms in nature. From ancient times to the nuclear age, the book provides hundreds of evidence for the economic principles that govern the material world—meaning: nature achieves effective results through frugal means of energy consumption. Almost every page features historical discussions, intricately illustrated diagrams, and vivid examples: from atomic nuclei to soap bubbles, spirals, and fractals. Hildebrandt and Tromba avoid technical jargon, yet open a path for non-specialist readers into scientific exploration, demonstrating the wonders that mathematics reveals when applied to the study of nature.