Math Club Event: "...I can only add and subtract them." (series unlisted)

Abstract: One of the reasons to study the history of mathematics is to gain insight on how to become a mathematician. One of the best examples of this process is Hamilton’s creation of quaternions. Hamilton’s goal was to introduce a second imaginary quantity and create a new type of number that satisfied the same properties. We'll start with a brief history of complex numbers, then see how Hamilton's attempt to extend them led to a surprising discovery.

Lunch will be provided!

Mathematics

Audience: undergraduates

Brooklyn College Math Department Events

Series comments: The Brooklyn College Math Department hosts a lot great events for undergraduates and faculty! These events are organized by The Math Club, The Putnam Club, and faculty in the Math Department.