Birth of a Theorem

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Book of the Week: Cédric Villani - Birth of a Theorem: Breakthroughs and Set-backs

Cédric Villani - Birth of a Theorem

Breakthroughs and Set-backs

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Rock-star mathematician Cédric Villani's magical mystery tour through the world of maths

Advances and setbacks as proof of Landau damping remain elusive. Rock star mathematician’s memoir read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.

A series of breakthroughs and set-backs as the proof of Landau damping remains elusive.

Rock-star mathematician Cédric Villani's quest to tame a new theorem continues.

 
Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt

Translated by Malcolm DeBevoise
Abridged by Richard Hamilton

Producer: Gemma Jenkins

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2015.

Book of the Week: Cédric Villani - Birth of a Theorem

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Cedric Villani's memoir charts an adventure through the mysterious world of maths.

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