Step into the World of Mathematics

Math Is Beautiful and Belongs to All of Us

Samuli Siltanen, Lauri Snellman

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Springer Nature Switzerland AG
28 September 2021

Radiology; Mathematical modelling; Maths for engineers; Graphics programming; Machine learning

Modern life is increasingly relying on digital technology, which in turn runs on mathematics. However, this underlying math is hidden from us. That is mostly a good thing since we do not want to be solving equations and calculating fractions just to get things done in our everyday business. But the mathematical details do matter for anyone who wants to understand how stuff works, or wishes to create something new in the jungle of apps and algorithms. This book takes a look at the mathematical models behind weather forecasting, climate change prediction, artificial intelligence, medical imaging and computer graphics. The reader is expected to have only a curious mind; technical math skills are not needed for enjoying this text.

By: Samuli Siltanen
Translated by: Lauri Snellman
Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: 2021 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm,
Weight: 258g
ISBN: 9783030733421
ISBN 10: 3030733424
Pages: 116
Publication Date: 28 September 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword: Mathematics, our invisible friend.- 1. My adventures in the world of mathematics.- 2. Examples of mathematical models.- 3. The large models of Earth and space.- 4. Mathematics in the service of doctors.- 5. Is humanity mathematics as well?.- Mathematics belongs to everyone.

Samuli Siltanen is a Professor of Industrial Mathematics and Vice Dean at the University of Helsinki. He is an expert on inverse problems, with a special interest in computational methods for medical imaging and nondestructive testing. His work on nonlinear imaging algorithms is used in hospital equipment and in nuclear safeguards protocols. Siltanen is an award-winning popularizer of science, appearing regularly on Finnish national TV, writing books, and publishing his own YouTube channel Samun tiedekanava.

Reviews for Step into the World of Mathematics: Math Is Beautiful and Belongs to All of Us

“This book is an excellent source for supplementary reading in introductory courses to computer technology … . This book is also can be used by professors teaching a liberal arts mathematics course because it provides students a deeper understanding of how mathematics is used and how it continually develops. This book is a must-read for the high school teacher … . The author presents a myriad of examples of where mathematics is used in the everyday life of a teenager.” (Tom French, MAA Reviews, December 27, 2021)