Derandomizing Algorithms via Spectral Graph Theory
Speaker: Salil Vadhan (Harvard) Title: Derandomizing Algorithms via Spectral Graph Theory Abstract: Randomization is a powerful tool for algorithms; it is often easier to design efficient algorithms if we allow the algorithms to "toss coins" […]
Mirror symmetry, gauged linear sigma models, matrix factorizations, and related topics
On March 4-6, 2020 the CMSA will be hosting a three-day workshop on Mirror symmetry, Gauged linear sigma models, Matrix factorizations, and related topics as part of the Simons Collaboration on Homological Mirror […]
Math, Music and the Mind; Mathematical analysis of the performed Trio Sonatas of J. S. Bach
Speaker: Daniel Forger (UMich) Location: CMSA building, 20 Garden Street, Room G10 Title: Math, Music and the Mind; Mathematical analysis of the performed Trio Sonatas of J. S. Bach Abstract: I will describe a collaborative project with […]
CMSA Math-Science Literature Lecture: Shiing-Shen Chern as a Great Geometer of 20th Century
Shing-Tung Yau (Harvard) Title: Shiing-Shen Chern as a Great Geometer of 20th Century Video | Slides | Article