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<p>A Beautiful Piece of Mathematics, Noether's Theorem touches on every aspect of physics. Emmy Noether proved her theorem in 1915 and published it in 1918. This profound concept demonstrates the connection between conservation laws and symmetries. For instance, the theorem shows that a system invariant under translations of time, space, or rotation will obey the laws of conservation of energy, linear momentum, or angular momentum, respectively. This exciting result offers a rich unifying principle for all of physics.</p> <p>Dwight E. Neuenschwander's introduction to the theorem's genesis, applications, and consequences artfully unpacks its universal importance and unsurpassed elegance. Drawing from more than thirty years of teaching the subject, Neuenschwander uses mechanics, optics, geometry, and field theory to point the way to a deep understanding of Noether's theorem. The three sections provide a step-by-step, simple approach to the less-complex concepts surrounding the theorem, in turn instilling the knowledge and confidence needed to grasp the full wonder it encompasses. Illustrations and worked examples throughout each chapter serve as signposts on the way to this apex of p

Who reads Emmy Noether’s Wonderful Theorem?

Author

Dwight E. Neuenschwander

Publisher

The Johns Hopkins University Press

Published

2011

Language

EN

ISBN

9780801896941

Category

science

Subjects

Mathematics, Fiction, Reference

Rating

4.3 / 5 (38 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14