Euler's Work on Ballistics

Gresham College with the BSHM - To commemorate the end of the First World War, this event focuses on the theme of mathematics in war and peacetime. <br> <br>A lecture by Dr June Barrow-Green, Professor of Mathematics at Open University, 24 October 2018 <br> <br>https://www.gresham.ac.uk/lect....ures-and-events/math <br> <br>THE 2018 BRITISH SOCIETY FOR THE HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS / GRESHAM COLLEGE ANNUAL LECTURE <br> <br>As a commemoration of the end of the First World War, the event will focus on the theme of mathematics in war and peacetime. <br> <br>The main speaker, Professor David Aubin will speak on Science Leaders under Fire: Stories about Mathematicians Killed in World War I (6 pm), preceded by shorter presentations by Professor June Barrow-Green on Euler’s Work on Ballistics (4 pm) and by Professor Tony Royle on The Nature of Life for the Flying Mathematicians of the Royal Aircraft Factory During World War I (4.45 pm). <br> <br>There will be a short break at 5.30 pm during which refreshments can be purchased from the Museum cafeteria. Ends at 7 pm. <br> <br>Website: http://www.gresham.ac.uk <br>Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GreshamCollege <br>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreshamCollege <br>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greshamcollege/