Morris, Richard, 1939-

Achilles in the quantum universe : the definitive history of infinity / Richard Morris. - 1st ed. - New York : Henry Holt, 1997. - xii, 224 p. : ill ; 25 cm.

Includes index.

Books for the Teen Age (NYPL). Library Journal. Publisher's Weekly.

Discusses past and present research on the concept of the infinite, showing how each new development has advanced physics and mathematics and helped develop scientific concepts like relativity and quantum mechanics.

Adult Follett Library Resources.

0805047794 (alk. paper)

96049772


Astronomy--Philosophy--History.
Infinite--History.
Physics--Philosophy--History.
Astronomy--Philosophy--History.
Infinite--History.
Physics--Philosophy--History.

QB14.5 / .M67 1997

530/.01