The Shape of Knots: From DNA to Solar Flares
Professor of Mathematical Modelling
54:33·2026·undergraduate level·Public Colloquium
Alain Goriely introduces the mathematical theory of knots and its surprising applications across disciplines, from the structure of DNA to the dynamics of solar flares.
MathematicsBio & NeuroGenetics & Molecular BiologyTopology & GeometryControl & Dynamical Systemsknot theory
Knots are ubiquitous in the world around us, appearing as tangled cords, shoelaces, or the complex structures of DNA. Far from being nuisances, knots have profound and beautiful mathematical properties with tentacular connections to geometry, topology, physics, and biology. This lecture introduces the fascinating world of knot theory, exploring how the mathematical study of knots helps us understand and predict their formation, stability, and behaviour.
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