{"product_id":"the-mathematical-radio-by-paul-j-nahin-9780691235332","title":"The Mathematical Radio","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe modern radio is a wonder, and behind that magic is mathematics. In \u003ci\u003eThe Mathematical Radio\u003c\/i\u003e, Paul Nahin explains how radios work, deploying mathematics and historical discussion, accompanied by a steady stream of intriguing puzzles for maths buffs to ponder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning with oscillators and circuits, then moving on to AM, FM, and single-sideband radio, Nahin focuses on the elegant mathematics underlying radio technology rather than the engineering. He explores and explains more than a century of key developments, placing them in historical and technological context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNahin, a prolific author of books on maths for the general reader, describes in fascinating detail the mathematical underpinnings of a technology we use daily. He explains and solves, for example, Maxwell's equations for the electromagnetic field. Readers need only a familiarity with advanced high school-level maths to follow Nahin's mathematical discussions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWriting with the non-engineer in mind, Nahin examines topics including impulses in time and frequency, spectrum shifting at the transmitter, the superheterodyne, the physics of single-sideband radio, and FM sidebands. Chapters end with 'challenge problems' and an appendix offers solutions, partial answers, and hints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will come away with a new appreciation for the beauty of even the most useful mathematics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998730342636,"sku":"9780691235332","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2340463482434.jpg?v=1763228788","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/the-mathematical-radio-by-paul-j-nahin-9780691235332","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}