V. I. Arnold reveals some unexpected connections between such apparently unrelated theories as Galois fields, dynamical systems, ergodic theory, statistics, chaos and the geometry of projective structures on finite sets. The author blends experimental results with examples and geometrical explorations to make these findings accessible to a broad range of mathematicians, from undergraduate students to experienced researchers.

V. I. Arnold reveals some unexpected connections between Galois fields and other apparently unrelated theories.

About the Author
V. I. Arnold is Professor of Mathematics at the Universite de Paris IX (Paris-Dauphine) and the Steklov Mathematical Institute in the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Reviews
"Throughout, Arnold's characteristic style of writing and thinking are evident. Ideas, intuitions, and well-presented examples abound, joined in only a few places by formal proofs... students and working mathematicians will find it accessible, provoctive, and maybe even inspiring." Rafe Jones, Mathematical Reviews



Book Information
ISBN 9780521692908
Author V. I. Arnold
Format Paperback
Page Count 90
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 150g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 153mm * 1mm