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The discussion revolves around the search for a comprehensive book containing all mathematical formulas, spanning topics from number theory to probability. Participants explore the feasibility of such a book and suggest alternatives, while also addressing the nature of mathematical handbooks.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a need for a book that contains all math formulas without proofs.
  • Several participants suggest that while a single book with all formulas may not exist, math handbooks come close and provide useful references.
  • One participant mentions the "Handbook of Chemistry & Physics" as a valuable resource.
  • Another participant highlights "A synopsis of elementary results in pure mathematics" by G.S. Carr as historically significant, particularly for number theorists.
  • Some participants argue that the question of finding a book with all formulas is unrealistic, emphasizing the vastness of mathematics and the limitations of any single resource.
  • There is a suggestion that the inquiry may be more justifiable for high school or early college students who may not yet grasp the breadth of mathematical knowledge.
  • One participant recommends "Letters to a young Mathematician" by Ian Stewart for insights into a career in mathematics.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that a single comprehensive book containing all mathematical formulas does not exist, but they offer various suggestions for resources. There is a notable disagreement regarding the validity of the original question, with some participants finding it unreasonable while others provide supportive responses.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the limitations of math handbooks, indicating that they typically do not include proofs and may not cover every formula in depth. The discussion reflects a range of assumptions about the expectations of mathematical education and resources.

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This discussion may be useful for students, educators, and anyone interested in mathematical resources, particularly those seeking references for formulas in various fields of mathematics.

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i need a book that contain all math formulas
from numbers theory to Probability.

any help??
 
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SteamKing said:
I don't know if you'll find a single book which contains all math formulas, but you can come pretty close with some titles.

What you are looking for is a math handbook. There are several to chose from:

Here are two:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0071795375/?tag=pfamazon01-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0486411478/?tag=pfamazon01-20

You can search for others on Amazon by using the search term "math handbook". Good Luck!
you are right. i can not find the book that contains all math formulas. but i need book only contain math formulas without prove.
 
Emmanuel_Euler said:
you are right. i can not find the book that contains all math formulas. but i need book only contain math formulas without prove.
Unless it's said otherwise, most math handbooks do not include proofs for all the formulas which they contain. If they did, you wouldn't have a math handbook, but a math encyclopedia.
 
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SteamKing said:
Unless it's said otherwise, most math handbooks do not include proofs for all the formulas which they contain. If they did, you wouldn't have a math handbook, but a math encyclopedia.
you are right.:DD
 
Emmanuel_Euler said:
i need a book that contain all math formulas
from numbers theory to Probability.

any help??
Handbook of Chemistry & Physics
 
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symbolipoint said:
Handbook of Chemistry & Physics
best book ever. thanks for help.
 
There is one that is historically very significant among mathematicians, especially number theorists.....
"A synopsis of elementary results in pure mathematics" - G.S. Carr
The great Indian self-taught mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan has said to have began self studying this book when he was about 15-16 years old. And that was the only mathematical education he ever had...
Though of course later he learned a lot from Hardy and Littlewood...
 
Emmanuel_Euler said:
best book ever. thanks for help.
What happened to the multiquote?

Listing the handbook is not a joke. These handbooks usually show tables of integration and derivative formulas. Other mathematical formulas, too.
 
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Emmanuel_Euler said:
i need a book that contain all math formulas
from numbers theory to Probability.

any help??
Though you should know that this is a really ridiculous question. And I mean a reaaaaaaalllly ridiculous question. Because not only there does not exist a book containing all the theorems in the fields you mentioned, there does not even exist a book that would contain all the theorems in a small sub-field of those fields. Mathematics is huge, very huge, even more huge than physics, forget theorems and formulas, you'll find that there does not even exist a precise list on the internet of all the fields and sub-fields of mathematics, and you'd probably be crazy to attempt to write one, because it would take a very long time and in that time ten more things will pop up that you along with most of the world know nothing about......
 
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certainly said:
Though you should know that this is a really ridiculous question. And I mean a reaaaaaaalllly ridiculous question. Because not only there does not exist a book containing all the theorems in the fields you mentioned, there does not even exist a book that would contain all the theorems in a small sub-field of those fields. Mathematics is huge, very huge, even more huge than physics, forget theorems and formulas, you'll find that there does not even exist a precise list on the internet of all the fields and sub-fields of mathematics, and you'd probably be crazy to attempt to write one, because it would take a very long time and in that time ten more things will pop up that you along with most of the world know nothing about......
A justifiable question if who asks is a high school student or a beginning college/university student. At that stage, students may still believe that their teacher knows everything, because the teacher is the person who has all the answers (at least for all the instruction being delivered... students do not yet know their teachers's limits).
 
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symbolipoint said:
A justifiable question if who asks is a high school student or a beginning college/university student. At that stage, students may still believe that their teacher knows everything, because the teacher is the person who has all the answers (at least for all the instruction being delivered... students do not yet know their teachers's limits).
Precisely why I even bothered to reply, I was just attempting to show him/her what really maths is all about. I'm not sure I did a very good job, but to the OP I would recommend reading something like "Letters to a young Mathematician" - Ian Stewart if you want an idea of a career in math.
 
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certainly said:
Precisely why I even bothered to reply, I was just attempting to show him/her what really maths is all about. I'm not sure I did a very good job, but to the OP I would recommend reading something like "Letters to a young Mathematician" - Ian Stewart if you want an idea of a career in math.
OKay. And you have a justifiable reason for this.
 
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both of you right.
my question is really stupid as you said before.
steamking replied and told me that.i will not find a book that contain all the formulas...
friends the handbook i asked for,not for me it is for my cousin he loves books so much. he studying physics in college(He is studying General physics).
so he told me to find a book contain math formulas.
 

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