Posts in Category ‘Allgemein’
Calculus of Variations – Part 1 of 2: Give It a Wiggle
It is an important field of mathematical analysis, is central to our understanding of reality and the universe, and has been applied extensively in the design and development of the essential technologies and products we use today. But few know the story of the calculus of variations. Read more
Cryptography: Taking on Any Adversary
At the 11th Heidelberg Laureate Forum, Yael Tauman Kalai not only revealed how cryptography has become central to providing trust in computation, but also highlighted the opportunities and risks the field faces in keeping one step ahead of hostile adversaries. Read more
Blurring the Lines between Discrete and Continuous Mathematics
Global or local? Linear or nonlinear? Deterministic or stochastic? There are many ways to slice up mathematics. But perhaps one of the most informative is the distinction and parallels between discrete and continuous mathematics, argued László Lovász during the 11th Heidelberg Laureate Forum. Read more
How Mathematics and Computer Science Help to Tackle the Climate Crisis
The contribution of maths and computer science to understanding the climate crisis was discussed at the Hot Topic panel at the 11th HLF. Beatrice Ellerhoff, Aglaé Jézéquel and Jakob Zscheischler discussed mathematical challenges and the use of ML in environmental science, as well as the importance of interdisciplinary research and science communication. Read more