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The book explores the relationship between the geometric properties of the icosahedron and the solution of quintic equations. In the first part, it delves into the theory behind the icosahedron's rotations, while the second part focuses on applying these concepts to understand and solve equations of the fifth degree. Through a blend of geometry and algebra, Felix Klein presents a groundbreaking approach that intertwines mathematical theory with visual representation, making complex concepts more accessible.
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Lectures on the Icosahedron and the Solution of the Fifth Degree, Felix Klein
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- Lectures on the Icosahedron and the Solution of the Fifth Degree
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Felix Klein
- Publisher
- Cosimo Classics
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 308
- ISBN13
- 9781602063068
- Category
- Mathematics
- Description
- The book explores the relationship between the geometric properties of the icosahedron and the solution of quintic equations. In the first part, it delves into the theory behind the icosahedron's rotations, while the second part focuses on applying these concepts to understand and solve equations of the fifth degree. Through a blend of geometry and algebra, Felix Klein presents a groundbreaking approach that intertwines mathematical theory with visual representation, making complex concepts more accessible.