Learning on ScreenSymmetry, Spaces and Undecidability
- Synopsis
- Martin Bridson, Head of the Oxford University Mathematical Institute, explains why an understanding of possible dimensions is impossible beyond the third dimension. When describing the symmetries of any object or system, in mathematics or everyday life, the right language to use is group theory. This lecture explore how might one go about understanding the universe of all groups and speculates what kinds of novel geometry might emerge from such an exploration.
This lecture took place on 1st October 2015 and was given to mark the occasion of Bridson’s appointment as head of the Mathematical Institute. [61 minutes] - Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Year of release
- 2015
- Subjects
- Mathematics
- Keywords
- geometry; group theory; symmetry; dimensions
Online availability
- URI
- https://podcasts.ox.ac.uk/symmetry-spaces-and-undecidability
- Price
- free
- Delivery
- Streamed/Download
Credits
- Contributor
- Martin Bridson
Distributor
- Name
University of Oxford Podcasts
- Web
- http://podcasts.ox.ac.uk/ External site opens in new window
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