On the Title of Moriarty's 'Dynamics of an Asteroid'
Alejandro Jenkins
TL;DR
This paper explores the significance of Moriarty's treatise title 'Dynamics of an Asteroid' by analyzing its context and contrasting it with prior interpretations, including Asimov's view.
Contribution
It offers a new perspective on the meaning behind Moriarty's treatise title, linking it to its literary and cinematic references.
Findings
Provides an interpretation of the treatise's title in Sherlock Holmes lore
Contrasts new view with Asimov's interpretation
Connects the title to its cultural and narrative context
Abstract
We propose an explanation of the title of Prof. James Moriarty's treatise_Dynamics of an Asteroid_, a scientific work mentioned by Sherlock Holmes in_The Valley of Fear_ and prominently featured in Guy Ritchie's 2011 film_Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows_. Our views on the subject differ from those expressed in Isaac Asimov's "The Ultimate Crime".
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Taxonomy
TopicsQuantum Mechanics and Applications