Breakthroughs and Set-backs
Advances and setbacks as proof of Landau damping remain elusive. Rock star mathematician’s memoir read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.
A series of breakthroughs and set-backs as the proof of Landau damping remains elusive.
Rock-star mathematician Cédric Villani's quest to tame a new theorem continues.
Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt
Translated by Malcolm DeBevoise
Abridged by Richard Hamilton
Producer: Gemma Jenkins
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2015.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Julian Rhind-Tutt |
| Author | Cedric Villani |
| Abridger | Richard Hamilton |
| Producer | Gemma Jenkins |
Broadcasts
Wed 11 Mar 201509:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Thu 12 Mar 201500:30BBC Radio 4
- Wed 20 Nov 201914:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 21 Nov 201902:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
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