Deformation Theory

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A mathematical theory, partly created by Barry Mazur, that describes how objects can be continuously moved or 'deformed' infinitesimally to understand their global behavior.

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Jordan Ellenberg: Mathematics of High-Dimensional Shapes and Geometries | Lex Fridman Podcast #190

Jordan Ellenberg: Mathematics of High-Dimensional Shapes and Geometries | Lex Fridman Podcast #190

Lex Fridman

A mathematical theory, partly created by Barry Mazur, that describes how objects can be continuously moved or 'deformed' infinitesimally to understand their global behavior.