The Mathematical Papers of Isaac Newton: Volume 4, 1674-1684 Paperback / softback
by Isaac Newton
Edited by D. T. Whiteside
Part of the The Mathematical Papers of Sir Isaac Newton series
Paperback / softback
Description
This volume reproduces the texts of a number of important, yet relatively minor papers, many written during a period of Newton's life (1677–84) which has been regarded as mathematically barren except for his Lucasian lectures on algebra (which appear in Volume V).
Part 1 concerns itself with his growing mastery of interpolation by finite differences, culminating in his rule for divided differences.
Part 2 deals with his contemporary advances in the pure and analytical geometry of curves.
Part 3 contains the extant text of two intended treatises on fluxions and infinite series: the Geometria Curvilinea (c. 1680), and his Matheseos Universalis Specimina (1684).
A general introduction summarizes the sparse details of Newton's personal life during the period, one – from 1677 onwards – of almost total isolation from his contemporaries.
A concluding appendix surveys highlights in his mathematical correspondence during 1674–6 with Collins, Dary, John Smith and above all Leibniz.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:722 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:03/01/2008
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- ISBN:9780521045834
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:722 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:03/01/2008
- Category:
- ISBN:9780521045834
