How World War I permanently altered the trajectory of the global mathematical community
In short: This lecture examines the profound loss of scientific talent during the First World War. By focusing on mathematicians who perished in the conflict, the presentation explores the intersection of academic life, military service, and the broader impact of war on the evolution of science.
Delivered by Professor David Aubin on 24 October 2018, this Gresham College lecture commemorates the end of the First World War. The session investigates the lives and contributions of science leaders who were killed in action, highlighting the tension between peacetime intellectual pursuits and the demands of wartime service.
The event also features historical analysis of specialized mathematical applications during the era, including Leonhard Euler’s foundational work on ballistics, presented by Professor June Barrow-Green, and the unique experiences of the Royal Aircraft Factory's flying mathematicians, discussed by Professor Tony Royle.
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