The Utility of Some "Useless" Mathematics [F-22-31]
| Presenter: | Lawrence (Larry) Brehm |
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| Location: | SUNY Potsdam: Maxcy 104 |
| Classes: | 1 Session 1.5 hours |
| Dates: | Mon 10:00 AM 10/17 |
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How a branch of mathematics often thought to be of no practical use turned to be anything but that.
Lawrence Brehm is retired associate professor of Physics, SUNY Potsdam
Special Instructions: Some paper and pencil might be useful. While not at all necessary, it might be instructive to read a bit beforehand about Evariste Galois (French, 1811-1832), from Wikipedia, or wherever else.
Cap: 40