xn + yn = zn, where n represents 3, 4, 5, ...no solution
"I have discovered a truly marvelous demonstration of this proposition which this margin is too narrow to contain."
With these words, the seventeenth-century French mathematician Pierre de Fermat threw down the gauntlet to future generations.What came to be known as Fermat's Last Theorem looked simple; proving it, howev...
xn + yn = zn, where n represents 3, 4, 5, ...no solution
"I have discovered a truly marvelous demonstration of this proposition which this margin is too narrow to contain."
With these words, the seventeenth-century French mathematician Pierre de Fermat threw down the gauntlet to future generations.What came to be known as Fermat's Last Theorem looked simple; proving it, however, became the Holy Grail of mathematics, baffling its finest minds for more than 350 years.In Fermat's Enigma --based on the author's award-winning documentary film, which aired on PBS's "Nova"--Simon Singh tells the astonishingly entertaining story of the pursuit of that grail, and the lives that were devoted to, sacrificed for, and saved by it.Here is a mesmerizing tale of heartbreak and mastery that will forever change your feelings about mathematics.
Simon Lehna Singh, MBE is a British author who has specialised in writing about mathematical and scientific topics in an accessible manner. He is the maiden winner of the Lilavati Award.
His written works include Fermat's Last Theorem (in the United States titled Fermat's Enigma: The Epic Quest to Solve the World's Greatest Mathematical Problem), The Code Book (about cryptograp...
Simon Lehna Singh, MBE is a British author who has specialised in writing about mathematical and scientific topics in an accessible manner. He is the maiden winner of the Lilavati Award.
His written works include Fermat's Last Theorem (in the United States titled Fermat's Enigma: The Epic Quest to Solve the World's Greatest Mathematical Problem), The Code Book (about cryptography and its history), Big Bang (about the Big Bang theory and the origins of the universe) and Trick or Treatment? Alternative Medicine on Trial (about complementary and alternative medicine).
He has also produced documentaries and works for television to accompany his books, is a trustee of NESTA, the National Museum of Science and Industry and co-founded the Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme.
I was absolutely thrilled with this book. It touched upon many important moments in the history of Math and showed the geniuses' sparks and struggles in an enthralling writing style. The book solidifi...I was absolutely thrilled with this book. It touched upon many important moments in the history of Math and showed the geniuses' sparks and struggles in an enthralling writing style. The book solidified my love for Math 5 years ago and constantly brings me contentment even today. Chasing the truth deserves the greatest glory, for we must/will know.(展开)
曾经痴迷过纯数学，这是读的第一本提及理论数学的书。开始会担心跟不上逻辑，但慢慢会发现它包含了许多历史背景的科普。它也提及一些非常普遍的理论知识，但通过与历史相结合的方式让读者从各方面去了解许多常规定律的起源。毕竟是近代数学最著名的证明之一，有蛮多论点是我无法理解透的，但这不碍于感受数学的独特魅力。非常的敬佩Dr. Andrew Wiles！他实际证明了年龄不是阻挡前进步伐的绊脚石，改变了外界对数学...曾经痴迷过纯数学，这是读的第一本提及理论数学的书。开始会担心跟不上逻辑，但慢慢会发现它包含了许多历史背景的科普。它也提及一些非常普遍的理论知识，但通过与历史相结合的方式让读者从各方面去了解许多常规定律的起源。毕竟是近代数学最著名的证明之一，有蛮多论点是我无法理解透的，但这不碍于感受数学的独特魅力。非常的敬佩Dr. Andrew Wiles！他实际证明了年龄不是阻挡前进步伐的绊脚石，改变了外界对数学家的刻板印象。长时间的沉淀和镇静值得满堂的掌声！(展开)
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3 有用 Ying 2015-04-14 20:38:45
via Tianfang 7年时间独自完成一个炼金术般的数学证明，之后被发现漏洞在羞耻与压力之下又花了1年时间修补了证明。看完只陷入了深深的自我反省，自己有没有为任何一件事这么勇敢这么专注过...
0 有用 syybacon 2009-12-16 05:37:39
前半部是数学简史，后半部是数学家的执着
0 有用 كاثرين 2021-02-12 16:43:04
为何要登山？因为山就在那里。我个人不相信费马本人在三百年前就得出证明，即使有也应该是存在逻辑漏洞的。Andrew Wiles耗了八年心血用的都是20世纪最新的数学技术。（能证实谷山-志村猜想，把elliptic equations和modular forms等同起来，意义甚至大于费马定理本身。）如果用今天的眼光来看费马是民科民数没跑了，毕竟外号也是Prince of Amateur. 数学这门学科... 为何要登山？因为山就在那里。我个人不相信费马本人在三百年前就得出证明，即使有也应该是存在逻辑漏洞的。Andrew Wiles耗了八年心血用的都是20世纪最新的数学技术。（能证实谷山-志村猜想，把elliptic equations和modular forms等同起来，意义甚至大于费马定理本身。）如果用今天的眼光来看费马是民科民数没跑了，毕竟外号也是Prince of Amateur. 数学这门学科闭门造车还是比较危险的，Andrew Wiles几次差点翻车也是靠向能信任的同行求助和支持才最终成功。 (展开)
0 有用 霎誊 2021-06-22 03:01:25
I was absolutely thrilled with this book. It touched upon many important moments in the history of Math and showed the geniuses' sparks and struggles in an enthralling writing style. The book solidifi... I was absolutely thrilled with this book. It touched upon many important moments in the history of Math and showed the geniuses' sparks and struggles in an enthralling writing style. The book solidified my love for Math 5 years ago and constantly brings me contentment even today. Chasing the truth deserves the greatest glory, for we must/will know. (展开)
0 有用 cle 2021-07-01 00:28:13
曾经痴迷过纯数学，这是读的第一本提及理论数学的书。开始会担心跟不上逻辑，但慢慢会发现它包含了许多历史背景的科普。它也提及一些非常普遍的理论知识，但通过与历史相结合的方式让读者从各方面去了解许多常规定律的起源。毕竟是近代数学最著名的证明之一，有蛮多论点是我无法理解透的，但这不碍于感受数学的独特魅力。非常的敬佩Dr. Andrew Wiles！他实际证明了年龄不是阻挡前进步伐的绊脚石，改变了外界对数学... 曾经痴迷过纯数学，这是读的第一本提及理论数学的书。开始会担心跟不上逻辑，但慢慢会发现它包含了许多历史背景的科普。它也提及一些非常普遍的理论知识，但通过与历史相结合的方式让读者从各方面去了解许多常规定律的起源。毕竟是近代数学最著名的证明之一，有蛮多论点是我无法理解透的，但这不碍于感受数学的独特魅力。非常的敬佩Dr. Andrew Wiles！他实际证明了年龄不是阻挡前进步伐的绊脚石，改变了外界对数学家的刻板印象。长时间的沉淀和镇静值得满堂的掌声！ (展开)