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Mathematics Colloquium

The Fourth Dimension Across the Curriculum
Dr. Jody Trout
Dartmouth College
Thursday, 25 October 2007
4:00 PM
Math 501

Since the late 1800s, scientists, mathematicians, philosophers, and science-fiction writers have been fascinated with the concept that there exists an extra spatial dimension perpendicular to our usual three dimensions (up-down, left-right, and forward-backward) of geometric space. This is related to, but different than, treating time as a fourth dimension as in the space-time continuum of Albert Einstein's special theory of relativity. In this talk, we will discuss the geometric basics, history, and multi-disciplinary aspects of this 'notorious' Fourth Dimension!

Refreshments at 3:30 PM in Math 401N.
Event submitted 15 Oct 2007 by Karen D Schaffner.

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