Maxim Kontsevich (IHÉS) Title: On the History of quantum cohomology and homological mirror symmetry Abstract: About 30 years ago, string theorists made remarkable discoveries of hidden structures in algebraic geometry. First, the […]
Beginning immediately, until at least December 31, all seminars will take place virtually, through Zoom. In the 2020-2021 AY, the Random Matrix and Probability Theory Seminar will take place on […]
https://youtu.be/LZMtQNdqtvc Speaker: Lawrence Paulson, University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory Title: Doing Mathematics with Simple Types: Infinitary Combinatorics in Isabelle/HOL Abstract: Are proof assistants relevant to mathematics? One approach to this […]
Edward Witten (IAS) Title: Isadore Singer’s Work on Analytic Torsion Abstract: I will review two famous papers of Ray and Singer on analytic torsion written approximately half a century ago. Then I […]
In 2021, the CMSA hosted a lecture series on the literature of the mathematical sciences. This series highlights significant accomplishments in the intersection between mathematics and the sciences. Speakers include […]