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Mathematics Colloquium, Fall 2007
Frank QuinnVirginia Tech
History of Manifolds and the nature of mathematical objects
The term "manifold" has been in use for over 150 years but the meaning attached to it has changed profoundly. Tracing the evolution of this meaning offers insights into both the process of mathematical discovery and the nature of mathematical objects.
Thursday, November 29, 2007, 245 Altgeld Hall, 4:00 p.m.
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