This is a selection of John von Neumann's papers and excerpts from his books that are most characteristic of his activity. The book is organized by the specific subjects - quantum mechanics, ergodic theory, operator algebra, hydrodynamics, economics, computers, science and society. The sections are introduced by short explanatory notes with an emphasis on recent developments based on von Neumann's contributions. An overall picture is provided by Ulam's 1958 memorial lecture. Facsimilae and translations of some of his personal letters and a newly completed bibliography based on von Neumann's own careful compilation are added.
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After three decades since the first nearly complete edition ofJohn von Neumann's papers, this book is a valuable selection of thosepapers and excerpts of his books that are most characteristic of hisactivity, and reveal that of his continuous influence. The resultsreceiving the 1994 Nobel Prizes in economy deeply rooted in Neumann'sgame theory are only minor traces of his exceptionally broad spectrumof creativity and stimulation. The book is organized by the specificsubjects-quantum mechanics, ergodic theory, operator algebra,hydrodynamics, economics, computers, science and society. In addition,one paper which was written in German will be translated and publishedin English for the first time. The sections are introduced by shortexplanatory notes with an emphasis on recent developments based on vonNeumann's contributions. An overall picture is provided by Ulam's, oneof his most intimate partners in thinking, 1958 memoriallecture. Facsimilae and translations of some of his personal lettersand a newly completed bibliography based on von Neumann's own carefulcompilation are added.
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Among many other subjects, John von Neumann has left his mark on quantum mechanics. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
The Neumann, Logic of Quantum Mechanics, John von Neumann Collected Works, Annals of Math, Princeton University Press, World War, New York, Zur Theorie, Pure Appl, Zur Algebra, Ballistic Research Laboratories, Ballistic Research Laboratory, Bell Telephone Company, California Institute of Technology, Funktionen von Funktionaloperatoren, Robinson Crusoe, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Duke Mathematical Journal, Navy Bureau of Ordnance, Reduction Theorem, Transactions of the American Mathematical Society New!
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The Neumann, Logic of Quantum Mechanics, John von Neumann Collected Works, Annals of Math, Princeton University Press, World War, New York, Zur Theorie, Pure Appl, Zur Algebra, Ballistic Research Laboratories, Ballistic Research Laboratory, Bell Telephone Company, California Institute of Technology, Funktionen von Funktionaloperatoren, Robinson Crusoe, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Duke Mathematical Journal, Navy Bureau of Ordnance, Reduction Theorem, Transactions of the American Mathematical Society New!
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- Automata Studies. (AM-34) (Annals of Mathematics Studies) by C. E. Shannon on 4 pages
- Continuous Geometry by John von Neumann in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Projective geometry, by Oswald Veblen and John Wesley Young. (Michigan Historical Reprint) by Oswald Veblen on page 114, and page 484
- Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics by John von Neumann in Front Matter, and page 3
- The Works Of The Mind (Phoenix Books P239) by Robert B Heywood on page 618, and Back Matter
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- Applied Functional Analysis: Main Principles and Their Applications (Applied Mathematical Sciences) by Eberhard Zeidler in Back Matter
- Alternative Logics. Do Sciences Need Them? by Paul A. Weingartner in Back Matter
- John von Neumann: Selected Letters by John von Neumann in Back Matter
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