Fermat’s Last Theorem
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Simon Singh, author of “Fermat’s Last Theorem”, will discuss the most notorious problem in the history of mathematics. Simon will cover the origins of the problem, describe the heroes and villains who tried and failed to prove Fermat’s Last theorem, and tell the story of Professor Andrew Wiles, who conquered Fermat’s challenge after working in secret for seven years.
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Simon Singh, author of “Fermat’s Last Theorem”, will discuss the most notorious problem in the history of mathematics.
Simon will cover the origins of the problem, describe the heroes and villains who tried and failed to prove Fermat’s Last theorem, and tell the story of Professor Andrew Wiles, who conquered Fermat’s challenge after working in secret for seven years.
About the speakers
Physicist, journalist and best-selling author with the first book about mathematics to become a No.1 bestseller in the UK