196 search results for “geometry” in the Public website
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About the programme
The Mathematics and Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory specialisation programme consists of 120 European Credit Transfer System (EC) points and includes a research project (40 EC), advanced courses (min 60 EC) and electives (maximum 20 EC). 30 EC are to be taken from the Dutch national Mastermath p…
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Links between cohomology and arithmetic
Promotor: S.J. Edixhoven
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Topology and Geometry in Chiral Liquids
PhD Defence
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Scaling Limits in Algebra, Geometry, and Probability
PhD Defence
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Mathematical Institute
Mathematics forms the basis of many innovations in technology, the service industry and science, such as data analysis and coding, artificial intelligence, weather or climate change modelling or understanding molecular processes. The researchers from the Mathematical Institute (MI) are constantly developing…
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ALGANT
Fundamental research in the ALgebra, Geometry And Number Theory
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'Maths is often way ahead of practical applications'
A secret code that we currently use to send e-mails securely is based on the maths of a century ago. The geometrical surfaces that Dino Festi studied during his PhD research will perhaps be used in future codes or new physics. PhD defence 5 July.
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Origami metamaterials : design, symmetries, and combinatorics
In the first part of this thesis we study the geometry of folding patterns.
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Career prospects
The Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory specialisation is the excellent preparation for a career in research. It is a suitable stepping stone for pursuing a PhD degree. The degree also gives you access to job opportunities outside academia.
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Contact
Do you have any questions about the master’s specialisation Mathematics and Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory? Please contact us.
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Mathematical Institute
The Mathematical Institute is responsible for the research and education in mathematics and statistics at Leiden University.
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Counting points on K3 surfaces and other arithmetic-geometric objects
This PhD thesis concerns the topic of arithmetic geometry. We address three different questions and each of the questions in some way is about counting how big some set is or can be.
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The structure of the dusty cores of active galactic nuclei
Promotor: W. Jaffe, Co-promotor: K. Meisenheimer
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Ronald Cramer inaugurated as KNAW Member
On 30 September 2013 Ronald Cramer, head of the Cryptology group of Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) and a professor of cryptology at the Mathematical Institute of Leiden University, was inaugurated as a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW).
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About the programme
The master’s programme offers two research-oriented specialisations where you can focus on Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory or Applied Mathematics. You can also combine Mathematics with education, management or science communication.
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Why Leiden University?
The Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory specialisation gives you profound knowledge of pure mathematics. The focus is on both fundamental mathematics and on applications in other sciences, society and industry. During your master’s you will be part of one of the multidisciplinary research teams at the…
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Knowledge and Culture
Morality, mathematics, geometry, geography, music, navigation, and language are traditionally viewed as uniquely human cultural achievements and abilities. The study of their development and variation is classified as part of the humanities and social sciences. These fields have been mainly studied…
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Towards a comprehensive and predictive theory of catalysis based on simple structure-activity relations
Can we tailor catalysts at the atomic scale by means of high-school chemistry and geometry rules?
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The Stochastic Geometry of non-Gaussian Fields
PhD Defence
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Modular curves, Arakelov theory, algorithmic applications
Promotor: S.J. Edixhoven, Co-promotor: R.S. de Jong
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Geometry and arithmetic of del Pezzo surfaces of degree 1
PhD Defence
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Geometry and Topology in Active and Driven Systems
PhD Defence
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Luca Giomi Group (Soft and Bio Mechanics)
We are interested in understanding the mechanics of soft materials, of which biological materials are prominent examples.
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Workshop on Algorithms in Number Theory and Arithmetic Geometry
Conference
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Complex multiplication of abelian surfaces
Promotor: Peter Stevenhagen
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Why Leiden University?
The Mathematics master’s programme will guarantee a thorough theoretical basis and will make sure you are ready to work in a multidisciplinary environment. Your mathematical degree will give you the right tools to operate successfully on the international market.
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Why Leiden University?
The Mathematics and SCS master specialisation gives you the opportunity to combine Mathematics research with different aspects of science communication.
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Why Leiden University?
The two-year research programme Applied Mathematics offers courses at an advanced level. There is a large degree of freedom in choosing one’s own topics. Some of the courses are given at national level, in the Dutch Mastermath programme. The programme concludes with the preparation of a master’s the…
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In search of the atoms of mathematics
Combining geometry and number theory. That is what Dr Jan Vonk of the Institute of Mathematics receives a Vidi grant for today. ‘By fusing these two disciplines we may be able to solve a century-old mathematical problem.’
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Conductance and gating effects at sputtered oxide interfaces
This thesis explores interfacial conductance and electric field-effects in LaAlO3/SrTiO3 heterostructures.
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Quantum Emitters
We study the dynamics of individual emitters in micro cavities.
- Soft Condensed Matter
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G-zips and Ekedahl-Oort strata for Hodge type Shimura varieties
Promotores: S.J. Edixhoven, F. Andreatta
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Information activities
Are you thinking about studying at Leiden University? Come and visit our Master’s Open Day.
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On the geometry of demixing: a study of lipid phase separation on curved surfaces
PhD Defence
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The Lead Zeppelin
As an alternative to the diving board shaped force sensor, we are now developing a magnetically levitated small superconducting particle – or ‘Lead Zeppelin'' – as our mechanical resonator. We explore routes towards detection of gravity between small objects.
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Dynamical Gibbs-non-Gibbs transitions and Brownian percolation
Promotor: Prof.dr. W.Th.F. den Hollander, Co-promotor: R. Fernandez
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Mesoporous silica nanoparticle-based protein delivery systems for biomedical applications
Promotor: A. Kros
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Career preparation
Leiden University offers you several services related to career orientation and job application skills.
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Surface-structure dependence of water-related adsorbates on platinum
Promotor: M.T.M. Koper, Co-promotor: J.B.F. Juurlink
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Filter-based reconstruction methods for tomography
Promotor: K.J. Batenburg
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Algebraic techniques for low communication secure protocols
Promotor: R. Cramer
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Proclus on Nature. Philosophy of Nature and its Methods in Proclus' Commentary on Plato's Timaeus
This dissertation is a study of the view of the Neoplatonist Proclus (Athens, 411-485) on to what extent and how the changing and unreliable world of sense perception can itself be an object of scientific knowledge.
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China
This is an Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility project of the Faculty of Science with Sichuan University in Chengdu.
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Analysis and Stochastics
The research of the Applied Mathematics cluster is concerned with such diverse topics as dynamical systems, representation theory, differential equations and pattern recognition.
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Full Professor in Artificial Intelligence and Data Theory
Medicine/LUMC, Science
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Spatial-temporal navigation in Oceania and the geometry of artefacts
Lecture
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.
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Why Leiden University
The Mathematics and Education master specialisation gives you the opportunity to combine Mathematics research with an excellent education in becoming a Mathematics teacher.