Topological Complexity Alexander Dranishnikov University of Florida Distinguised Professor of Mathematics “Topology of the configuration space of a robot or any mechanical system is usually quite complicated. This implies that a continuous motion planning algorithm of such system is impossible.... Read More
Gravitational Waves Jolien Creighton University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Professor of Physics "I'll present a sketch of how gravitational waves are produced and how they are detected. I will use GW150914 - the first gravitational wave to be detected - as a... Read More