W. P. Thurston and French mathematics (Q2187951)
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W. P. Thurston and French mathematics (English)
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3 June 2020
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Summary: We give a general overview of the influence of Thurston on the French mathematical community and we show how some of the major problems he solved have their roots in the French mathematical tradition. At the same time, we survey some of Thurston's major results and their impact.
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geometric structures
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hyperbolic structures
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Haefliger structures
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low-dimensional topology
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foliations
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contact structures
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history of French mathematics
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