When mathematics tells us the best way to stack oranges...
Formulated in 1611, Kepler's conjecture was finally proved by Thomas Hales... in 1998! Using computational methods unorthodox for his colleagues. The certification of mathematical demonstrations is an arduous and tedious process.
The Kepler Conjecture, or How to Store Your Cannonballs
Journey into Maths Country · Season 2 · Episode 7
When mathematics tells us the best way to stack oranges...
Formulated in 1611, Kepler's conjecture was finally proved by Thomas Hales... in 1998! Using computational methods unorthodox for his colleagues. The certification of mathematical demonstrations is an arduous and tedious process.
Formulated in 1611, Kepler's conjecture was finally proved by Thomas Hales... in 1998! Using computational methods unorthodox for his colleagues. The certification of mathematical demonstrations is an arduous and tedious process.
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2
Episode
7
Air Date
10/Oct/2023
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Runtime
10 min
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