Akshay Venkatesh: A Number Theorist Who Bridges Math and Time

Quanta Magazine Season 2018 Episode 15

Overview:
Akshay Venkatesh on his mathematical working style, which took him many years to discover.

Genre : Documentary, Animation

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Release Date : 2018-08-03

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