The Riemann hypothesis, the unsolved puzzle of prime numbers, is regarded as the "Mount Everest" of mathematical research, attracting generations of mathematicians to devote themselves to the study of number theory, including many famous figures in the history of mathematics. The discoveries made in the process of solving this mystery have had a decisive impact on the fields of e-commerce, quantum mechanics, and computer science. The author of this book tells the story of prime numbers in vivid and delicate writing. Reading this book not only allows you to appreciate the beauty of mathematics like listening to music without having a professional background in mathematics, but also allows you to experience the mental processes of mathematicians up close and the complex relationship between competition and cooperation among them, thereby gaining a deeper understanding of mathematicians as a group.
Reader comments
Even though I don't know much about math, the author's descriptions made those complex concepts easy to understand. I especially like the portrayal of the characters and experiences of mathematicians in the book, which makes me feel like they are like friends around me. This book gave me a new understanding of mathematics. It turns out that mathematics can be so interesting!
The origin of the prime number problem is described in a fascinating way.
Detailed and vivid.
Even though I don't know much about math, the author's descriptions made those complex concepts easy to understand. I especially like the portrayal of the characters and experiences of mathematicians in the book, which makes me feel like they are like friends around me. This book gave me a new understanding of mathematics. It turns out that mathematics can be so interesting!
The origin of the prime number problem is described in a fascinating way. Detailed and vivid.