Euler's Work on Ballistics
Gresham College with the BSHM - To commemorate the end of the First World War, this event focuses on the theme of mathematics in war and peacetime.
A lecture by Dr June Barrow-Green, Professor of Mathematics at Open University, 24 October 2018
https://www.gresham.ac.uk/lect....ures-and-events/math
THE 2018 BRITISH SOCIETY FOR THE HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS / GRESHAM COLLEGE ANNUAL LECTURE
As a commemoration of the end of the First World War, the event will focus on the theme of mathematics in war and peacetime.
The main speaker, Professor David Aubin will speak on Science Leaders under Fire: Stories about Mathematicians Killed in World War I (6 pm), preceded by shorter presentations by Professor June Barrow-Green on Euler’s Work on Ballistics (4 pm) and by Professor Tony Royle on The Nature of Life for the Flying Mathematicians of the Royal Aircraft Factory During World War I (4.45 pm).
There will be a short break at 5.30 pm during which refreshments can be purchased from the Museum cafeteria. Ends at 7 pm.
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