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| Jun-02-05 | | like a GM: <Susan Polgar> I've just had a discussion with Catfriend on Tal's page about the correlation of math ability with chess ability. I have a theory that good chess players (especially tactical players) are also good at math. Not a very new theory, I know but anyway. I wonder if you could you tell us(if anyone else is interested) your opinion on this? |
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| Jun-02-05 | | like a GM: <Catfriend> This is really turning into a page dedicated to math :) |
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| Jun-02-05 | | maoam: <What is the most important to focus on now when I want to learn as much as possible?> I'd recommend Courant and Robbin's "What is Mathematics?" or one of Prof. Ian Stewart's popular mathematics books, which are very accessible. <We math-freaks are quite a lonely...> Speak for yourself.
<I'd recommend studying logic. It's a very philosophic subject> You mean the opposing views of Brouwer and Hilbert on intuitionism and formalism? Otherwise I'd not characterise it as philosophic. I fail to see the philosophy in, for example, topoi. <Also, you can dare to study graph theory, my research subject.> What are you researching specifically? |
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| Jun-02-05 | | Catfriend: <like a GM> Well, it's a chess site:) And according to your own theory, math is relevant here! :) |
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Jun-02-05
 | | WannaBe: Should have seen the beer page, Math theorem, sums, prime numbers, proof(s), etc.. Oy! |
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| Jun-02-05 | | Catfriend: <maoam> OK, I didn't mean it seriously about a lonely group! I'd say that the whole subject of axiomatic systems contains quite a lot philosophical points! Of course, technical stuff such as recursions and algorythims on logical statements isn't "deep"! My research field is the distinguishing number of simple graphs. It's based on an article by Albertson and Collins 1996, and deals with breaking vertex and edge automorphisms on a given graph. If you want, I can give more details. |
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| Jun-02-05 | | maoam: I had a look at the abstract, your summary was accurate. Have you arrived at any results yet? |
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| Jun-02-05 | | Catfriend: Yes, I found the D(G) of Kneser graphs, also I have several interesting ideas about the D.n. of hypergraphs and line-graphs. With a friend, I'm working on a conjecture combining matching, independence numbers and distinguishing numbers. We have several very good results, but right now we're stuck with no ideas... It will come.. |
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| Jun-02-05 | | Catfriend: <maoam> If you're interested, take a look at Tymoczko 2004, it's a very interesting article I like. Also, Julianna is a very nice person, I'm in an e-mail corespondence with her. |
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| Jun-02-05 | | maoam: Thanks for the information, I'm looking at her articles on the subject as I type. |
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| Jun-02-05 | | samikd: <Susan Polgar> Are you coming to Denver,CO for the Polgar fundraiser in June/July ? |
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Jun-02-05
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Susan Polgar
www.SusanPolgar.blogspot.com |
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| Jun-03-05 | | pkjohn146: Susan, I was wondering what players and books influenced you, besides your Dad. |
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| Jun-03-05 | | Woodpusher: Catfriend <Yes, I found the D(G) of Kneser graphs, also I have several interesting ideas about the D.n. of hypergraphs and line-graphs.> You are 17? When I was 17 I was struggling with algebra. |
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Jun-03-05
| | Susan Polgar: Just a technical question for any blogger :) I finally learned how to insert pictures into a my blogging site www.SusanPolgar.blogspot.com. I even figured out how to create links :) However, I cannot insert the picture into my profile. Does anyone know how to do that? Thank you in advance! Best wishes,
Susan Polgar
www.SusanPolgar.blogspot.com
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| Jun-03-05 | | halcyonteam: <S Polgar>I think it is like inserting a hyperlink.... |
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| Jun-03-05 | | Catfriend: <Woodpusher> It's a matter of choice! At 17, I guess you were having fun, while I'm just a boring geek:) <maoam> You seem to be quite acquainted with math. What are your fields of interest and experience? Am I right assuming you've studied math at some point? |
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| Jun-03-05 | | Orbitkind: I'm in the third year of my maths degree Catfriend and I haven't heard of Kneser graphs. Can you explain them to me. My fields of interest are wide; number theory, geometry, algebra, topology, analysis (discrete, continuous, complex etc), differential equations, classical mechanics, relativity/quantum physics, probability and statistics, etc. |
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| Jun-03-05 | | ranchogrande: <Susan> I do hope you had a pleasnt flight!And it is a big country , isn´t
it? And, Yes your blogging site has really brightened up!..Best wishes-rancho. |
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| Jun-03-05 | | maoam: <Am I right assuming you've studied math at some point?> Indeed; I'm in my second year of a maths degree.
<What are your fields of interest and experience?> Cryptography was my first major interest but at the moment I mainly look at analytic number theory, etale cohomology, entire functions, functional analysis, harmonic analysis, and topology. I've recently become aquainted with quantum computing. I tend to read papers, classical monographs, collected works (e.g. Dedekind, Perron, Poincare etc.) on just about any subject though. |
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| Jun-03-05 | | Catfriend: <maoam> I'm also on a similar stage:) I'd really suggest you reading "Algebraic graph theory" by Godsil and Royle, it's perhaps the best introduction into the world of groups and graphs, matrices and trees and so on. Also, there is a great book by Howard Anton (hope I spell it correctly) about advanced calculus. Did me lots of good! But I think I'm close to violating guideline #2... |
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| Jun-03-05 | | arielbekarov: We could call this
"The Queen's Café".
This is a lovely place, where we have fruitful discussions with our nice hostess, who isn't at home for the moment but her artistic personality
is making it to a terrific café anytime!
<maoam> Thank you for your recommendation! I will look for this book. <like a GM> It was great to follow your discussion with Catfriend on the Tal site. I enjoy it very much and please continue, even though I understand NOTHING! <Catfriend> You remember of course our discussion about children and young people. I am happy that we had our little dialogue, because it's always important to ventilate one's ideas. Yesterday I was not only smiling but laughing while trying to understand anything of your talks about math. It encouraged me though strongly in my wish to study mathematics so that I also will be able to participate
in your conversations.
All the best!
Ariel
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| Jun-03-05 | | Catfriend: <Ariel> Great post:) I'm quite flattered. Actually my discussion with <maoam> isn't difficult to explain, I jsut didn't try to, as I supposed it wouldn't be interesting enough to anybody but us to. Clearly, I was mistaken. If you want, I can e-mail you a short detailed explanation of the subject we were talking about.
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Jun-03-05
| | Susan Polgar: Promote the game for kids in Salt Lake City, especially girls By Jay G. Talbot
The Salt Lake Tribune
http://www.sltrib.com/utah/ci_2777336
http://www.sltrib.com/portlet/artic... |
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| Jun-03-05 | | schnarre: <arielbekarov> <We could call this "The Queen's Cafe"> Probably! It certainly befits a Lady of high standing & proper etiquette (& pleasant demeanor). <Susan Polgar> Best wishes, & keep up the good work!! |
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