Exploring Continued Fractions: From the Integers to Solar Eclipses (Dolciani Mathematical Expositions)

By Andrew J Simoson

Book Overview

This text explores recurrent phenomena, including astronimcal transits and conjuctions, lifecycles of cicadas, and eclipses, by way of continued fraction expansions. The deeper purpose is to find patterns, solve puzzles, and discover some appealing number theory.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1470447959
• ISBN13: 9781470447953
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: American Mathematical Society
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.3" x 6.0"