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HDI: a measure of human capabilities
HDI: a measure of human capabilities
By Estève Giraud | Updated:2016-02 | Views: 5257
HDI: a measure of human capabilitiesBy Estève Giraud | Updated:2016-02 | Views: 5257
The Revolutionary Galois Theory
The Revolutionary Galois Theory
By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2016-02 | Prerequisites: Linear Algebra and Higher Dimensions, Imaginary and Complex Numbers, Symmetries and Group Theory | Views: 13862
In 1832, Évariste Galois died. He was 20. The night before his death, he wrote a legendary letter to his friend, in which he claims to have found a mathematical treasure! Sadly, this treasure had long been buried in total indifference! It took nearly a century to rediscover it! Since then, Galois’ legacy has become some of the finest pure mathematics, which represents a hugely active field of research today with crucial applications to cryptography. Galois’ work is now known as Galois theory. In essence, it unveils the hidden symmetries of numbers!
The Revolutionary Galois TheoryBy Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2016-02 | Prerequisites: Linear Algebra and Higher Dimensions, Imaginary and Complex Numbers, Symmetries and Group Theory | Views: 13862
In 1832, Évariste Galois died. He was 20. The night before his death, he wrote a legendary letter to his friend, in which he claims to have found a mathematical treasure! Sadly, this treasure had long been buried in total indifference! It took nearly a century to rediscover it! Since then, Galois’ legacy has become some of the finest pure mathematics, which represents a hugely active field of research today with crucial applications to cryptography. Galois’ work is now known as Galois theory. In essence, it unveils the hidden symmetries of numbers!
Conditional Probabilities: Know what you Learn Conditional Probabilities: Know what you Learn
By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2016-02 | Views: 3988
Suppose a man has two children, one of them being a boy. What’s the probability of the other one being a boy too? This complex question has intrigued thinkers for long until mathematics eventually provided a great framework to better understanding of what’s known as conditional probabilities. In this article, we present the ideas through the two-children problem and other fun examples.
Conditional Probabilities: Know what you LearnBy Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2016-02 | Views: 3988
Suppose a man has two children, one of them being a boy. What’s the probability of the other one being a boy too? This complex question has intrigued thinkers for long until mathematics eventually provided a great framework to better understanding of what’s known as conditional probabilities. In this article, we present the ideas through the two-children problem and other fun examples.
Poincaré Conjecture and Homotopy Poincaré Conjecture and Homotopy
By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2016-01 | Views: 6369
Poincaré conjecture is the most recent major proven theorem. Posited a century ago by Henri Poincaré, this major conjecture of topology was solved by Gregori Perelman. It has revolutionized our understanding of space and raised intriguing questions regarding the global structure of our Universe.
Poincaré Conjecture and HomotopyBy Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2016-01 | Views: 6369
Poincaré conjecture is the most recent major proven theorem. Posited a century ago by Henri Poincaré, this major conjecture of topology was solved by Gregori Perelman. It has revolutionized our understanding of space and raised intriguing questions regarding the global structure of our Universe.
Does God play dice?
Does God play dice?
By Arthur Marronnier | Updated:2016-02 | Views: 1022
For Albert Einstein, the answer is no. But what did he mean? Has the greatest theoretical physicist of all time really missed the bandwagon of quantum physics? What are the real issues of the controversy that has opposed him to the Copenhagen School (Bohr, Heisenberg …)? Back to the physics of the early twentieth century, its history, philosophy and ideas.
Does God play dice?By Arthur Marronnier | Updated:2016-02 | Views: 1022
For Albert Einstein, the answer is no. But what did he mean? Has the greatest theoretical physicist of all time really missed the bandwagon of quantum physics? What are the real issues of the controversy that has opposed him to the Copenhagen School (Bohr, Heisenberg …)? Back to the physics of the early twentieth century, its history, philosophy and ideas.
Type Theory: A Modern Computable Paradigm for Math Type Theory: A Modern Computable Paradigm for Math
By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2016-01 | Views: 10007
In 2013, three dozens of today’s brightest minds have just laid out new foundation of mathematics after a year of collective effort. This new paradigm better fits both informal and computationally-checkable mathematics. There is little doubt that it will fundamentally change our perspective on rigorous knowledge, and it could be that, in a few decades, the book they published turns out to be the bedrock of all mathematics, and, by extension, all human knowledge! Have a primer of this upcoming revolution, with this article on type theory, the theory that the book builds upon!
Type Theory: A Modern Computable Paradigm for MathBy Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2016-01 | Views: 10007
In 2013, three dozens of today’s brightest minds have just laid out new foundation of mathematics after a year of collective effort. This new paradigm better fits both informal and computationally-checkable mathematics. There is little doubt that it will fundamentally change our perspective on rigorous knowledge, and it could be that, in a few decades, the book they published turns out to be the bedrock of all mathematics, and, by extension, all human knowledge! Have a primer of this upcoming revolution, with this article on type theory, the theory that the book builds upon!
The Triangle of Power The Triangle of Power
By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2016-10 | Views: 2917
Notations do not matter to the essence of mathematics. But poor notations can be misleading. Notations based on exponents, radicals and logarithms definitely are. They are very distinct, even though they are supposed to describe very similar relations between numbers. The triangle of power is a recently proposed alternative. In short, I am convinced!
The Triangle of PowerBy Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2016-10 | Views: 2917
Notations do not matter to the essence of mathematics. But poor notations can be misleading. Notations based on exponents, radicals and logarithms definitely are. They are very distinct, even though they are supposed to describe very similar relations between numbers. The triangle of power is a recently proposed alternative. In short, I am convinced!
Geological Wonders of Iceland Geological Wonders of Iceland
By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2016-02 | Views: 1707
Iceland is at an amazingly active volcanic location, yielding extreme geological phenomenons. Iceland is therefore a giant laboratory for geologists. It’s also an awesome place for visitors, especially hikers. This article introduces some of Iceland’s wonders.
Geological Wonders of IcelandBy Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2016-02 | Views: 1707
Iceland is at an amazingly active volcanic location, yielding extreme geological phenomenons. Iceland is therefore a giant laboratory for geologists. It’s also an awesome place for visitors, especially hikers. This article introduces some of Iceland’s wonders.
Spacetime of General Relativity Spacetime of General Relativity
By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2016-01 | Views: 11384
Most popular science explanations of the theory of general relativity are very nice-looking. But they are also deeply misleading. This article presents you a more accurate picture of the spacetime envisioned by Albert Einstein.
Spacetime of General RelativityBy Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2016-01 | Views: 11384
Most popular science explanations of the theory of general relativity are very nice-looking. But they are also deeply misleading. This article presents you a more accurate picture of the spacetime envisioned by Albert Einstein.
The Limitless Vertigo of Cantor’s Infinite The Limitless Vertigo of Cantor’s Infinite
By Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2015-12 | Views: 2453
No one believed him. Not even fellow mathematicians. They thought he was wrong. They thought he was crazy. Even he ended up doubting himself and went crazy. And yet, he had mathematically proved it all. Georg Cantor had figured out how to manipulate the infinite. Even more remarkable, he showed that there were actually several infinities; and some are bigger than others!
The Limitless Vertigo of Cantor’s InfiniteBy Lê Nguyên Hoang | Updated:2015-12 | Views: 2453
No one believed him. Not even fellow mathematicians. They thought he was wrong. They thought he was crazy. Even he ended up doubting himself and went crazy. And yet, he had mathematically proved it all. Georg Cantor had figured out how to manipulate the infinite. Even more remarkable, he showed that there were actually several infinities; and some are bigger than others!
