Pits, Peaks And Passes, A Lecture On Critical Point Theory, Pt 1
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Professor Marston Morse, with models and animation, derives the simple formula relating the number of pits, peaks and passes on an island with a single shoreline. An account of the professor's career and a discussion on the relationship between mathematics, physics and the arts are included.
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