Definitions, Solved and Unsolved Problems, Conjectures, and Theorems in Number Theory and Geometry (Paperback)

by Florentin Smarandache (Author)
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A collection of definitions, questions, and theorems edited by M. L. Perez, such as Smarandache type conjectures, problems, numerical bases, T-numbers, progressions, series, functions, Non-Euclidean geometries, paradoxes (such as Smarandache Sorites Paradox that our visible world is composed by a totality of invisible particles), linguistic tautologies, Smarandache hypothesis that there is no speed barrier in the universe - which has been extended to SRM-theory.

Product Details

• Paperback: 84 pages
• Publisher: Amer Research Pr; Revised edition (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 187958574X
• ISBN-13: 978-1879585744
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,896,930 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A collection of very hard problems, March 25, 2001

By	Charles Ashbacher "([e-mail])" (Marion, Iowa United States([e-mail])) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

Florentin Smarandache is one of the most prolific creators of mathematics problems in the world today. I have written three books on his problems and am currently writing a fourth. Many others also regularly work on the problems he has posed, which are collectively called Smarandache Notions. However, this still leaves a tremendous number of problems unexamined and unresolved.
Smarandache is best known for presenting problems rather than resolving them and that is also the case in this book. Basically, it is a collection of problems where each is listed and followed by a short blurb and references to what work has been done. While some of the problems have been solved, most are very difficult and may never be resolved. For many, a resolution would lead to a great deal of fame, as it would require some extremely original mathematics. No less a mathematical powerhouse than the late Pal Erdos has stated that some of these problems may never be resolved.
Mathematicians live, die and build their careers by finding and resolving problems. Thus collection contains many that are hard, perhaps impossible, but certainly worth examining if you are looking for new challenges.