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September 3, 2008
Mathematics Colloquium
Spring 2006
Spring 2006
Wednesday,
April 12
Time: 4:00 PM, Location: 140 Hawthorn
Time: 4:00 PM, Location: 140 Hawthorn
Penn State University
Physical Proofs of Mathematical Theorems
Abstract:
I will outline a few examples of fruitful interactions
of mechanics and mathematics where physical intuition suggests a
new proof of a theorem, or even a new theorem. These examples
include an apparently new theorem in elementary geometry, a proof
of the Gauss-Bonnet theorem using a bicycle wheel and a proof of
the Riemann Mapping Theorem using heat flow. If time permits I
will mention other examples as well.
If you are interested in giving a talk, please contact Dr. Juan Gil, the Colloquium Coordinator for 2005-2006.
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Prasanta Basak, Penn State Altoona Associate Professor of Mathematics & Statistics 149 LRC, 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA 16601 Phone: (814) 949-5270; Fax: (814) 949-5547 |
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