Mathematics, Magic and the Electric Guitar

Synopsis

A recording of a lecture delivered as part of the London Mathematical Society’s Popular Lecture series by Dr D J Acheson of Oxford University. He asks what is so special about the number 1089. He also investigates the connection between mathematics and the electric guitar and whether mathematics can explain the legendary Indian Rope Trick.

Series

Popular Lecture Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2005

Year of production

2005

Subjects

Mathematics

Keywords

mathematical concepts

Credits

Contributor

D J Acheson

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£12.00

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

60 minutes (approx)

Year

2006

Type

VHS

Format

PAL

Price

£11.00

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

60 minutes (approx)

Year

2006

Distributor

Name

London Mathematical Society

Email

lms@lms.ac.uk

Web

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Phone

020 7637 3686

Fax

020 7323 3655

Address

De Morgan House
57-58 Russell Square
London
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Notes

Video recordings of twice-yearly LMS Popular Lectures, which aim to present exciting topics and interesting applications to anyone with a serious interest in mathematics such as sixth form and university students. Recent lectures are for sale on DVD and older ones for hire on video.