School of Technology and Computer Science Seminars

A Topological Proof of the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

by Abhishek Khetan (School of Mathematics, TIFR)

Friday, May 4, 2018 from to (Asia/Kolkata)
at A-201 (STCS Seminar Room)
Description
In this talk we will discuss a topological proof of the fundamental theorem of algebra which states that any non-constant polynomial over the field of complex numbers has a complex root. The emphasis will be on the intuition behind the proof rather than the technical details. If time permits we will also see that the proof establishes more than just the statement of the fundamental theorem. There are no prerequisites for the talk.