How Can You Prove Famous Mathematical Equations?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the quest for resources that provide proofs of famous mathematical equations. Participants explore what constitutes "famous" equations and share their thoughts on available resources for understanding these proofs.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about resources for proofs of famous equations.
  • Another participant questions the definition of "famous" equations, suggesting a need for clarification.
  • A different participant expresses a personal opinion that Wikipedia is a valuable resource, noting that it provides necessary information but lacks detailed steps for proofs.
  • Another participant references a book by Stephen Hawking, highlighting its focus on significant mathematical discoveries and contributions from notable mathematicians.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on what constitutes "famous" equations, and there are varying opinions on the adequacy of resources like Wikipedia for proving these equations.

Contextual Notes

Participants' definitions of "famous" equations remain unspecified, and there is no agreement on the completeness or reliability of the suggested resources.

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Proof of "famous" equations.

Hey, I'm wondering if there is a good resource with proofs of famous equations just like the title says :)

Thanks
 
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What do you consider "famous" equations?
 
I quess the same ones as you do.
 
IMHO, Wikipedia is a great source because it gives you what you need to get to certain equations, but doesn't give you the steps in between--you can prove them yourself. I feel Wiki is accurate enough for math, maybe not for other subjects.
 
How about "God created the Integers" by Stephen Hawking (2007):

"Looks at landmark mathematical discoveries over the past 2,500 years by such mathematicians as Euclid, Isaac Newton, Pierre Simon de Laplace, Georg Cantor, Alan Turing, and others, offering profiles of twenty-one important mathematical masters, facsimiles of their key works, and commentary on their contributions to the history of mathematics."
 

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