Department of Mathematics
Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore 560 012
GRADUATE SEMINAR
Speaker |
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Prof. B. Sury |
Affiliation |
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Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore |
Subject Area |
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Mathematics
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Venue |
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Lecture Hall - I, Dept of Mathematics
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Time |
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4.00 pm
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Date |
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November 16, 2006 (Thursday) |
Title |
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Riemann Hypothesis |
Abstract | : |
Riemann Hypothesis is arguably the deepest open question in mathematics. It is fundamental because it is intimately connected with the fundamental question as to how prime numbers are distributed. In trying to solve the Riemann Hypothesis, the subject of analytic number theory was born. This study has even led to one of the most important programmes of present-day mathematics, called the Langlands Program - a kind of Grand Unification Theory in Mathematics. This talk will start with the history of prime number theory and describe how the Riemann Hypothesis has been a beacon lighting up future developments. The talk will attempt to be informal enough to be understandable to anyone with a knowledge of undergraduate-level mathematics. The basic flavour and influence of the subject is sought to be conveyed as informally as possible. |