The number [pi] / Pierre Eymard, Jean-Pierre Lafon ; translated by Stephen S. Wilson.

Author/creator Eymard, Pierre
Other author Lafon, J. P. (Jean Pierre)
Format Book
Publication InfoProvidence, R.I. : American Mathematical Society, ©2004.
Descriptionx, 322 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects

Uniform titleAutour du nombre [pi]. English
Contents Measurement of the circle -- Wallis's formula and some others -- Euler, Euler again, always Euler -- Squaring the circle -- [Pi] and elliptic integrals -- Solutions to the exercises.
General noteOn the title page "pi" is represented by its mathematical symbol.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 313-317) and index.
LCCN 2003063768
ISBN0821832468 (acid-free paper)
ISBN9780821832462 (acid-free paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks QA484 .E9613 2004 ✔ Available Place Hold