Measurement, Mathematics and Information Technology
Speaker: M. Ram Murty
Date: Fri, May 8, 2015
Location: PIMS, University of Lethbridge
Conference: Alberta Mathematics Dialog
Subject: Mathematics
Class: Scientific, Educational
Date: Fri, May 8, 2015
Location: PIMS, University of Lethbridge
Conference: Alberta Mathematics Dialog
Subject: Mathematics
Class: Scientific, Educational
Abstract:
In this talk, we will highlight the importance of measurement, discuss what can and cannot be measured. Focusing on the measurement of position, importance, and shape, we illustrate by discussing the mathematics behind, GPS, Google and laser surgery. The talk will be accessible to a wide audience.
