Richard Borcherds | Monstrous Moonshine: From Group Theory to String Theory

Richard Borcherds is a mathematician and professor at University of California Berkeley known for his work on lattices, group theory, and infinite-dimensional algebras. His numerous accolades include being awarded the Fields Medal in 1998 and being elected a fellow of the American Mathematical Society and the National Academy of Sciences.   In this episode, Richard … Continue reading Richard Borcherds | Monstrous Moonshine: From Group Theory to String Theory