The Travelling Santa Problem and Other Seasonal Challenges - Marcus du Sautoy

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The Oxford Mathematics Christmas Public Lecture 2015 examined an aspect of Christmas not often considered: the mathematics.

Delivered by Marcus du Sautoy, Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science. The Oxford Mathematics Christmas Lecture is generously sponsored by G-Research - Researching investment ideas to predict financial markets.

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The Secrets of Mathematics

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Department: Mathematical Institute

Date Added: 18/12/2015

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