Explore the fascinating 350-year relationship between Mathematics and Physics in this Oxford Mathematics Public Lecture. Delve into the historical interplay between these disciplines, from Newton's Principia to Einstein's struggles and Dirac's mathematical beauty. Examine the contributions of James Clark Maxwell, the French Newton, and the concept of string theory. Investigate the "doubly unreasonable effectiveness" of mathematics in describing the universe and contemplate the future of this intellectual romance. Gain insights into the intersection of these fields and their potential for steady collaboration moving forward.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
The Entire Universe
James Clark Maxwell
Topics
Newtons Principia
The Law of Gravity
The French Newton
James Maxwell
Albert Einstein
Einsteins Struggle
Rhodes House
Dirac in Mathematics
Mathematical Beauty
French Disease
The Meeting
The Intersection
String Theory
doubly unreasonable effectiveness
looking to the future
Taught by
Oxford Mathematics
