Unsolved Problems in Number Theory
Speaker: Ben Green
Date: Wed, Sep 29, 2021
Location: PIMS, University of Calgary, Zoom, Online
Conference: Louise and Richard K. Guy Lecture Series
Subject: Mathematics, Number Theory
Class: Scientific
Date: Wed, Sep 29, 2021
Location: PIMS, University of Calgary, Zoom, Online
Conference: Louise and Richard K. Guy Lecture Series
Subject: Mathematics, Number Theory
Class: Scientific
Abstract:
Richard Guy's book "Unsolved Problems in Number Theory" was one of the first mathematical books I owned. I will discuss a selection of my favorite problems from the book, together with some of the progress that has been made on them in the 30 years since I acquired my copy.
Speaker Biography
Ben Green was born and grew up in Bristol, England. He was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge and has been the Waynflete Professor of Pure Mathematics at Oxford since 2013.
About the Series
The Richard & Louise Guy Lecture Series, presented from Louise Guy to Richard in recognition of his love of mathematics and his desire to share his passion with the world, celebrates the joy of discovery and wonder in mathematics for everyone.
