Colloquium

Starts: March 19, 2010 at 3:00 PM
Location: Jones Hall 301
Contact: Chi-Kwong Li

Summary

Speaker: Yiu-Tung Poon (Iowa State University)

Full Description

Title: What is $1+11 +.....+(111....111)$?

Abstract: We use the simple question given in the title to illustrate the use and limitation of computer in mathematics research. We will discuss the following concepts: solution, pattern recognition, conjecture, proof and counter-example. Additional examples will be discussed if time permits.