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Blet, a Mathematical Puzzle - Fernando Rodriguez Villegas

Offered By: ICTP Mathematics via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the intriguing mathematical puzzle Blet in this 58-minute lecture by Fernando Rodriguez Villegas from ICTP Mathematics. Delve into the deceptively simple appearance of Blet, which conceals fascinating mathematical concepts involving the geometry of lattice paths in the plane and the group SL(2,R). Discover how this puzzle serves as an excellent example of a discrete minimization problem where greedy algorithms fall short. Gain insights into the unexpected connections between seemingly straightforward games and complex mathematical structures, enhancing your understanding of problem-solving techniques in mathematics.

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Blet, a Mathematical Puzzle - Fernando Rodriguez Villegas


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ICTP Mathematics

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