An imaginary tale: the story of [the square root of minus one]

Nahin, Paul J

An imaginary tale: the story of [the square root of minus one] - Universities Press, Hyderguda, Hyderabad 2002 - xxiv, 267 pages; 24 cm.

"Annotation Complex numbers have such widespread practical use. This title tells the 2000-year-old history of one of mathematics' most elusive numbers, the square root of minus one, also known as i. It offers an account of mathematical discussions, and the application of complex numbers and functions to important problems."

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Mathematics Complex Analysis
Mathematics History & Philosophy
Complex Numbers

515.9 / NAH