Jesse Douglas, Minimal Surfaces, and the First Fields Medal

Join Professor Jeremy Gray from the University of Warwick for a 1 hour 24 minute seminar exploring Jesse Douglas's groundbreaking work on minimal surfaces that earned him the first Fields Medal. This lecture, part of the Modern History of Mathematics (MHM) series, delves into the mathematical achievements and historical significance of Douglas's contributions to the field. Taking place on February 28th, 2025 from 15:00 to 16:30 at INI Seminar Room 2, discover the fascinating story behind one of mathematics' highest honors and the pioneering research that established its inaugural recipient.