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Gresham in the North

Professor Sarah Hart · Gresham College

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Algorithms are fundamental to the story of mathematics – they’ve been around for over four thousand years. A theorem may prove that a solution to a problem exists, but an algorithm gives you the directions to actually find it.This lecture explores four key algorithms that have not just shaped pure mathematics, but have found unexpected applications in areas as diverse as nuclear physics, film-making, medicine, and music.

Lectures

  1. A History of the World in Four Algorithms 2026-10-15 · YouTube

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Institution
Gresham College
Speaker
Professor Sarah Hart
Year
2026
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Mathematics, History
Source
Gresham College
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