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    Secrets of Sleep Science: From Dreams to Disorders (Transcript)
    Secrets of Sleep Science: From Dreams to Disorders (Transcript)
    Secrets of Sleep Science: From Dreams to Disorders (Transcript)
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    Secrets of Sleep Science: From Dreams to Disorders (Transcript)

    By Craig H. Heller

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    Secrets of Sleep Science: From Dreams to Disorders is the companion book to the audio/video series of the same name. It contains a full transcript of the series as well as the complete course guidebook which includes lecture notes, bibliography, and more.

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    How do you measure the size of a black hole? The motion of individual particles at the subatomic level? The possible shape of space-time itself? In short: How do you mathematically describe the world around you? The answer lies in the fascinating ways mathematicians use geometry and topology tostudy and understand the shape of nature, whether leaf formations, DNA entanglements, or quantum fields. Mysterious, complex, and undeniably captivating, the study of the shape of nature lies at the forefront of current research in both mathematics and science. What's more: It's provided us with previously unimaginable scientific and technological advances, including our ability to: Read genetic data to better determine the relationships between species; Closely study how proteins are built through the intricate process of folding; Model and predict wind currents around the globe; Map the seemingly random terrain of vast mountain ranges; Develop facial recognition software for cameras and high-level security systems; and Design and improve the way that robots move and behave.While the mathematics involved in the study of shapes and nature is important to how we grasp and live in the world, it remains a mystery to many of us. But these concepts and ideas are not completely inaccessible. All you need is the right guide and an engaging way to approach the subject—both of which are available in The Shape of Nature. This visually stunning course is your authoritative guide to the mathematical shapes around us: how they're formed, how they're studied, and how they're applied to our everyday lives.In 36 lectures, you'll discover the intricate relationship between mathematics and nature, get a pointed introduction to the language mathematicians use to study shapes and dimensions, and learn how to finally make sense of this abstract—yet undeniably intriguing—subject. And it's all brought to you by award-winning Professor Satyan L. Devadoss of Williams College, a dynamic instructor with an abiding and contagious passion for the worlds of geometry and topology. His clear and engaging presentation style, accompanied with eye-catching animations and graphics, will make your journey into the world of shapes both insightful and unforgettable.Explore Fascinating ShapesThe vibrant heart of The Shape of Nature lies in its spirited exploration of the world of shapes. And the secret to understanding how shapes are created and how they work involves two powerful mathematical fields: Geometry, the ancient discipline that focuses on quantitative notions such as the length, area, and volume of a particular shape Topology, the modern field that focuses on qualitative notions such as connectivity, underlying structures, and the relationships between shapes.After an engaging introduction to these two fields and their critical role in understanding shapes, Professor Devadoss takes you deep into the four main categories of shapes. Each category occupies its own particular dimension, has its own unique characteristics, and plays an important role in the worlds of physics, biology, and chemistry. Knots: Begin your journey by learning about the simplest of shapes, the knot. Defined as circles placed in 3-D, knots appear throughout the world in DNA, in string theory, in knotted molecules, and in genetic mutations. These shapes serve as a jumping-off point from which you examine other simple shapes, including tangles, braids, and links. Surfaces: Surfaces are the most common shapes in nature; essentially everything you see is the surface of some object, and these shapes are involved in everything from origami designs to wind flows to colored patterns on animals. Among t
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Great Courses
    Release dateJan 15, 2013
    ISBN9781629971636
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