The Congruent Number Problem

Explore the fascinating world of congruent numbers in this seminar talk by Professor Ahmed Sebbar. Delve into a mathematical problem with a thousand-year history, starting from a simple question in plane geometry and leading to one of the most challenging issues in modern mathematics. Learn about the definition of congruent numbers, their relation to right triangles with rational side lengths, and discover examples such as 5, 6, and 7. Uncover the deep connection between the congruent numbers problem and the Birch and Swinnerton-Dyer conjecture, one of the seven Millennium Problems. Gain insights into the progression of mathematical thought from ancient geometrical concepts to cutting-edge number theory in this engaging presentation from the Orange County Inland Empire Seminar series in History and Philosophy of Mathematics.