1. A strange determinant

Why it was recommended

Gowers has one of my favourite video series about how he approaches a problem he is unfamiliar with

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What it covers

Timothy Gowers thinks aloud, in real time, as he tries to understand why Pascal's determinant equals 1. He does not fully solve it in this episode, but shows his. It is for someone who already knows the basic terms and wants the next step.

Video details

Channel

Timothy Gowers

Length

1 hr 1 min

Year

2021

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