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Birth of an Idea: A Mathematical Adventure - Cedric Villani

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The Secrets of Mathematics
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What goes on inside the mind of a mathematician? Where does inspiration come from? Cedric Villani, winner of the most prestigious prize in mathematics, the Fields Medal, explains the process. Inaugural Titchmarsh Lecture 2015.

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The Secrets of Mathematics
People
Cedric Villani
Keywords
maths
theorem
landau damping
plasma
Department: Mathematical Institute
Date Added: 12/03/2015
Duration: 00:57:11

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