A Century of Noether's Theorem
In the summer of 1918, Emmy Noether published the theorem that now bears her name, establishing a profound two-way connection between symmetries and conservation laws. The influence of this insight is pervasive in physics; it underlies all of our theories of the fundamental interactions and gives meaning to conservation laws that elevates them beyond useful empirical rules. Noether’s papers, lectures, and personal interactions with students and colleagues drove the development of abstract algebra, establishing her in the pantheon of twentieth-century mathematicians. This talk traces her path from Erlangen through Göttingen to a brief but happy exile at Bryn Mawr College, illustrating the importance of ‘Noether’s theorem’ for the way we think today.
Date:
8 February 2024, 16:00 (Thursday, 4th week, Hilary 2024)
Venue:
Department of Physics
Speaker:
Chris Quigg (Fermi Lab)
Organising department:
Physics (Central)
Organiser:
Professor Ian Shipsey (Head of the Department of Physics, University of Oxford)
Organiser contact email address:
events@physics.ox.ac.uk
Host:
Professor Ian Shipsey (Head of the Department of Physics, University of Oxford)
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Booking email:
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Cost:
Free of charge
Audience:
Public
Editor:
Helen Smith
