A 2020 View of Fermat's Last Theorem
Offered By: Joint Mathematics Meetings via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of Fermat's Last Theorem in this captivating 52-minute lecture delivered by Kenneth A. Ribet from the University of California, Berkeley. Given as the AMS Retiring Presidential Address at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in Denver, CO on January 16, 2020, delve into a modern perspective on one of mathematics' most famous problems. Gain insights into the theorem's historical context, its profound impact on number theory, and the groundbreaking developments that led to its eventual proof. Discover how this centuries-old conjecture continues to influence contemporary mathematical research and shape our understanding of algebraic structures.
Syllabus
Kenneth A. Ribet, "A 2020 View of Fermat's Last Theorem"
Taught by
Joint Mathematics Meetings
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