The Story of Emmy Noether and the Invention of Modern Physics
Emmy Noether's groundbreaking contributions to mathematics and physics, particularly her eponymous theorem, revolutionized our understanding of gravity and laid the groundwork for the Standard Model of particle physics. Her work not only advanced theoretical physics but also serves as a vital tool in various modern fields, including robotics and quantum computing. The narrative also highlights the significant gender biases she faced in a male-dominated field, showcasing her resilience and optimistic spirit as she navigated a challenging landscape to achieve lasting intellectual impact.
Learn to use Julia as a tool for research, and solve problems of genuine interest—like modeling the course of a pandemic—in this practical, hands-on introduction to the language.The Julia programming language is acclaimed in scientific circles for its unparalleled ease, interactivity, and speed. Practical Julia is a comprehensive introduction to the language, making it accessible even if you’re new to programming.Dive in with a thorough guide to Julia’s syntax, data types, and best practices, then transition to craft solutions for challenges in physics, statistics, biology, mathematics, scientific machine learning, and more. Whether you’re solving computational problems, visualizing data, writing simulations, or developing specialized tools, Practical Julia will show you how.As you work through the book, you’• Use comprehensions and generators, higher-level functions, array initialization and manipulation, and perform operations on Unicode text• Create new syntax and generate code with metaprogramming and macros, and control the error system to manipulate program execution• Visualize everything from mathematical constructs and experimental designs to algorithm flowcharts• Elevate performance using Julia’s unique type system with multiple dispatch• Delve into scientific packages tailored for diverse fields like fluid dynamics, agent-based modeling, and image processingWhether your interest is in scientific research, statistics, mathematics, or just the fun of programming with Julia, Practical Julia will have you writing high-performance code that can do real work in no time.Online Ready-to-run code samples, illustrations, and supplemental animations available at .
