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401-3140-21L 4 Credits BSC , MSC D-MATH

Monstrous Moonshine

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Rahul Pandharipande, Dr. Tim-Henrik Bülles
Number of participants limited to 12.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:54:09

Abstract

We study Monstrous Moonshine, the surprising connection between modular forms and the Monster group.

Objective

To understand the equation 196884 = 196883 + 1.

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup Start
04.01.2021
Signup End
19.02.2021
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Monstrous Moonshine
  • Fri 12:15-14:00 (HG D 1.1)
2 h weekly

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  • Mathematics Bachelor
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  • Mathematics Master
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      • Seminars (This semester, many seminars have a waiting list with special selection procedure. If no other criteria apply, a definitive registration will be granted first of all to students who haven't got another seminar registration. Here is the best procedure for dealing with two waiting lists: first choose your preferred seminar and a few minutes later choose an alternative seminar. IMPORTANT: Do not waitlist yourself for more than two seminars!)