These talks will be self-contained presentations of mathematical concepts
and theorems. They are intended to be accessible to all mathematics
students. Coffee, tea and drinks will be provided.
1 pm, Wednesday 11th April 2001
Science Lecture Theatre S14
The Shape of Space II
Dr Burkard Polster
Dept. of Mathematics & Statistics
Monash University
What would it feel and look like to live inside 3-dimensional spaces such as the
3-torus or the complement of a knot? How do mathematicians go about classifying
3-dimensional spaces and recognizing which one of those spaces we live in. Com
and find out for yourself by watching two classic computer-animated movies that
explore these questions.