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The event will bring together leading experts in the field of Mathematics, as well as promising young researchers. The speakers will present a mathematical topic of their expertise as well as a brief overview of their career path.
Schedule and Speakers
12:00-12:20 Teresa Bautista Solans
Title: Implications of conformal symmetry for our universe
Abstract: What do water, ferromagnets and Roman cauliflowers have in common? In this talk we will learn about conformal symmetry, a powerful symmetry exhibited by nature under very special circumstances. We will see how it leads to the concept of universality: why completely different systems are characterised by the very same numbers, and how it can constrain fundamental theories of physics.
12:20-12:40 Rachel Newton
Title: Diophantine equations and when to quit trying to solve them
Abstract:The study of integer or rational solutions to polynomial equations with integer coefficients is one of the oldest areas of mathematics and remains a very active field of research. The most basic question we can ask in this setting is whether the set of rational solutions is empty or not. This turns out to be a very hard question! I will discuss some approaches to answering it, and their limitations.
12:40-13:00 Miriam Norris
Title: On paths in graphs in representation theory and into a PhD in maths.
Abstract: In this talk I will briefly introduce the topic of representation theory and describe certain graphs called McKay graphs. I will then discuss a result on the diameter of a certain family of McKay graphs and give an idea of the proof. Finally, I will talk a little bit about my path into doing a PhD in mathematics.
13:00-13:15 Q&A
The event is organised for Women in Science week by the Department of Mathematics Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Departmental Committee and the chairs of the committee, Dr Kalliopi Mylona & Dr Dionysios Anninos
All King's staff and students with an interest in Mathematics are welcome to attend, please join the meeting at the time of the event here
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