Modern physics and mathematics are so closely associated that mathematics has long been regarded as the tool and language for physics. This book chronicles the development of this mathematical integration by physicists. Beginning with the mathematical giants of the 18th century, Garber convincingly demonstrates that the essential tools employed by 20th century theoretical physicists were in place by the year 1870.
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Modern physics and mathematics are so closely associated that mathematics has long been regarded as the tool and language for physics. This book chronicles the development of this mathematical integration by physicists. Beginning with the mathematical giants of the 18th century, Garber convincingly demonstrates that the essential tools employed by 20th century theoretical physicists were in place by the year 1870.
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