MathFiction: Search

a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)

Author includes the word(s): Bob Olsen
3 matches found out of 1743 entries
(Note: This page not the entire list of works of Mathematical Fiction. To see the whole list, click here.)

The Four Dimensional Surgery (1928)

Bob Olsen

Four-dimensional surgery is used to remove a patient's gall stones, though things do not go quite as planned. Like many other "pulp sci-fi" stories of the early 20th century, this one utilizes the concept... (more)

The Four Dimensional Transit (1928)

Bob Olsen

In this story with obvious influence of Jules Verne, a "four-dimensional rudder" is utilized for the purpose of "rapid transit", allowing a plane to circumnavigate the globe in just one day (though with... (more)

The Man Who Annexed the Moon (1931)

Bob Olsen

Like many other "pulp sci-fi" stories of the early 20th century, this one utilizes the concept of the "fourth dimension". Unlike some of the others which toss around those terms casually, Olsen's stories... (more)

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Where are the new works of mathematical fiction?: As you can see from this chronological listing, this database includes many works of mathematical fiction for each year from 1990 to 2025. Strangely, only two are listed for 2026, so far. Either less mathematical fiction is being published than in previous years or I'm just having more trouble finding it. If you know of any works of fiction that should be added to this list, especially recently published ones, please let me know. (Keep in mind that I do not include self-published works or children's fiction that just covers elementary mathematical concepts.) Thanks!

(Maintained by Alex Kasman, College of Charleston)