These talks will be self-contained presentations of mathematical concepts
and theorems. They are intended to be accessible to all mathematics students.
Tuesday 10th August, 2004
1 pm, S14
Count Count and Knotty Knots
Dr Burkard Polster
School of Mathematical Sciences
Monash University
Join your favourite mathematician Count Count on his thrilling advertures in the world of knots. Participate in some serious knot-spotting, learn to untangle Gordian knots, and find out why knots are the key to some of the deepest secrets of the universe.
Convenor: Matthew Ovens