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401-3940-22L 4 Credits BSC , MSC D-MATH

Student Seminar in Mathematics and Data: Matrix Discrepancy

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Afonso Sousa Bandeira, Dr. Antoine Maillard
Number of participants limited to 12.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:06:48

Abstract

This student seminar will focus on an Open Problem in Matrix Discrepancy, often referred to as Matrix Spencer.

Content

The student seminar will focus on Open Problem 4.3. here https://people.math.ethz.ch/~abandeira/TenLecturesFortyTwoProblems.pdf Each week a student will either present a related paper or thoughts on a particular case for the problem. When the Spring 2022 section of forum.math.ethz.ch opens up, more information will be posted there (keep an eye out for it).

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup Start
03.01.2022
Signup End
18.02.2022

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Student Seminar in Mathematics and Data: Matrix Discrepancy
Advisors: Afonso Bandeira and Antoine Maillard 23.03.2022: Room tba
  • Wed 14:15-16:00 (HG G 19.2)
  • 16.03 Date 14:15-16:00 (LFO C 13)
  • 23.03 Date 14:15-16:00 (HG F 26.1)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Mathematics Bachelor
    • Seminars (NOTICE: The number of seminar places is limited, and the special selection procedure should help to allocate the places not primarily according to the registration time. Everybody is waitlisted first when he/she tries to register for a seminar in myStudies. Moreover: Only one mathematics seminar can be chosen per semester.)
  • Mathematics Master
    • Seminars and Semester Papers
      • Seminars (NOTICE: The number of seminar places is limited, and the special selection procedure should help to allocate the places not primarily according to the registration time. Everybody is waitlisted first when he/she tries to register for a seminar in myStudies. Moreover: Only one mathematics seminar can be chosen per semester. In case you need to attend 2 seminars in this semester, please take contact with the Study Administration (email: ).)