Fibonacci Numbers (Paperback)

Nikolai Vorob'Ev

ISBN 10: 048648386X / ISBN 13: 9780486483863

Verlag: Dover Publications Inc., New York, 2011

Beschreibung

Paperback. Fibonacci numbers date back to an 800-year-old problem concerning the number of offspring born in a single year to a pair of rabbits. This book offers the solution and explores the occurrence of Fibonacci numbers in number theory, continued fractions, and geometry. A discussion of the ""golden section"" rectangle, in which the lengths of the sides can be expressed as a ration of two successive Fibonacci numbers, draws upon attempts by ancient and medieval thinkers to base aesthetic and philosophical principles on the beauty of these figures. Recreational readers as well as students and teachers will appreciate this light and entertaining treatment of a classic puzzle. An engaging treatment of an 800-year-old problem explores the occurrence of Fibonacci numbers in number theory, continued fractions, and geometry. Its entertaining style will appeal to recreational readers and students alike. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780486483863

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Fibonacci Numbers (Paperback)
• Verlag: Dover Publications Inc., New York
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2011
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 048648386X
• ISBN-13: 9780486483863
• Einband: Paperback
• Zustand: new

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Inhaltsangabe

Fibonacci numbers date back to an 800-year-old problem concerning the number of offspring born in a single year to a pair of rabbits. This book offers the solution and explores the occurrence of Fibonacci numbers in number theory, continued fractions, and geometry. Its light and entertaining style will engage recreational readers as well as students and teachers.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Russian mathematician N. N. Vorob'ev (1925–95) was the author of numerous works for academic audiences.