Mathematics colloquium
https://www.math.iitb.ac.in/NewsEvents/IIT_Bombay_Talk_Grothendieck_Leila_Schneps_Pierre_Lochak.pdfColloquim about Grothendieck's life and works
Date Wednesday, March 6th, 4 pm-6 pm
Venue Room number 23, VMCC
Host Dipendra Prasad
speakers Leila Schneps and Pierre Lochak
Affiliation Institut de Mathématiques de Jussieu, Paris
Title Alexander Grothendieck: his life, his mathematics, and his writings.
Abstract
Alexander Grothendieck was arguably the most original, influential, and the most prolific mathematician of the 20th century. After retiring from active mathematics in his early 40's, he contributed to several newer fundamental insights. This lecture will reflect on some of the enigmas around him, before and after “retirement".