The "P vs. NP" problem is a central outstanding problem of
computer science and mathematics. In this talk, Professor Wigderson
attempts to describe its technical, scientific, and philosophical
content, its status, and the implications of its two...
After recalling the definition of Q-curvature and some
applications, we will address the question of prescribing it
through a conformal deformation of the metric. We will address some
compactness issues, treated via...
Scott
Tremaine, Richard Black Professor, School of Natural
Sciences
One of the remarkable successes of twentieth century astronomy was
the demonstration that the laws of physics derived in the
laboratory can successfully describe a wide range of...
Artist Sheila Hicks created Green Silk Forest, the tapestry
bas-relief installed in the Institute Dining Hall last winter. She
speaks about projects she has completed in Europe, the Middle East,
North Africa, Japan, and the United States, and she...