PIMS/WMAX Postdoctoral Colloquium: Pierre Guillot (PIMS-UBC)

  • Date: 11/25/2010
Lecturer(s):

Pierre Guillot (PIMS-UBC)

 

Location: 

University of British Columbia

Topic: 

The simplest proof of the quadratic reciprocity law

 

Description: 

The quadratic reciprocity law (dating back to Gauss) cute result of algebra letting you decide almost instantly whether a given integer is a square modulo a prime. This theorem is famous for having about 100 different proofs, and counting. I'll explain what it really says and give one proof which is particularly elementary.

 

Schedule: 

2:00pm-3:00pm, WMAX 110

Tea & cookies afterwards!

Sponsor: 

pims