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Knot theory – vivid and entertaining

The mathematician Louis H. Kauffman will hold a lecture at the University of Freiburg on June 6, 2017

Freiburg, May 23, 2017

Knot theory – vivid and entertaining

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Vivid, easy to understand and enthusiastically presented: “Why (k)not knots?“ is the name of the lecture by Prof. Louis H. Kauffman from the University of Chicago, IL, USA. He is one of the world’s leading mathematicians in the area of knot theory and is well known for his publicly appealing lectures. Kauffman will provide an introduction and a cross section of the problematics of modern knot theory at the intersection of physics, mathematics and biology. After his lecture, there will be opportunity for an informal chat with him.

  • What: Lecture provided by the International Early Summer School financed by the Volkswagen Foundation ”Contemporary aspects, Overview, and Outlook on Knots“

  • When: June 06,2017, 7:30pm

  • Where:
    Collegiate Building II
    Lecture Hall 2006
    Platz der Alten Synagoge 1
    79098 Freiburg

  • The event is open to the general public.

  • Host: Institute of Mathematics

  • Contact information: , Tel.: +49 (0) 761/203-5556

  • No registration is required.

  • Free admission.

  • The presentation will be held in English.

  • Further information

  • Event poster