On the Unreasonable Effectiveness of Physics in Mathematics

In 1960 Eugene Wigner framed a famous discussion with a lecture entitled, "On the Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics in the Natural Sciences."  Now approaching half a century later, an uncanny effectiveness has emerged in the reverse direction.  In any case, the interplay between mathematics and physics remains a rich field to inspire the intellect.

Arthur Jaffe


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