Chvatal’s Art Gallery Theorem (Speaker: Dr. Sarmad Abbasi)
“It’s a thing that nonmathematicians don’t realize. Mathematics is actually an aesthetic subject almost entirely” – John H. Conway.
Most of us learn mathematics because it has applications in real life. However, those who spend their lifetimes doing mathematics do it for its beauty and elegance. This view of mathematics is seldom emphasized in our education system.
In this talk, Dr. Sarmad Abbasi will discuss the “Art Gallery” theorem of Vasek Chvatal. This simple theorem talks about guarding an art gallery. The proof uses elementary results from three different subjects of mathematics: geometry, graph theory, and combinatorics. We will understand the statement of this theorem and present a complete proof. The proof, by Steven Fisk, is itself considered a work of art by many mathematicians.
The talk will be almost entirely self-contained. Anyone with a 10th-grade mathematics background and a little enthusiasm will be able to follow it.
This session is free for public. Simply register by filling in the form given below to reserve your seat.