Schild's ladder

About “Schild's ladder”

Schild's Ladder is a 2002 science fiction novel written by Australian author Greg Egan. The title refers to a concept in differential geometry known as Schild's ladder, created by mathematician and physicist Alfred Schild. The novel is part of Egan's body of work that explores complex scientific and mathematical ideas through speculative fiction. It reflects Egan's interest in integrating advanced concepts from physics and mathematics into his storytelling. The book was published in 2002 and is known for its intellectual depth and engagement with theoretical science. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)