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Professor John D. Barrow, University of Cambridge
Thursday 12 February 2009, 17:00-18:00
The Maths of Diamonds, Race Fixing, Art Theft, and Professor Moriarty
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- đ¤ Speaker: Professor John D. Barrow, University of Cambridge
- đ Date & Time: Thursday 12 February 2009, 17:00 - 18:00
- đ Venue: Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Clarkson Road, Cambridge
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Abstract
What has mathematics got to do with cutting brilliant diamonds, winning bets on fixed horse races, money laundering, and keeping an eye on valuable art treasures? And who was Professor Moriarty?
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