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Alex B.
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I am a Professor of Mathematics at Glasgow University. My research interests lie in algebraic number theory and representation theory, more specifically integral Galois module structures, the arithmetic of elliptic curves, (integral and rational) representation theory of finite groups, and the Cohen-Lenstra heuristics.

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The Langlands program for beginners
Jul 3, 2011
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Representation theory over $\mathbb{Q}$
Feb 14, 2014
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Why should we care about groups at all?
Jan 28, 2011
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How does one give a mathematical talk?
May 31, 2012
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Understanding the intuition behind math
Feb 26, 2011
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Does $\zeta(3)$ have a connection with $\pi$?
Apr 27, 2011
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Find examples of two series $\sum a_n$ and $\sum b_n$ both of which diverge but for which $\sum \min(a_n, b_n)$ converges
Dec 4, 2010
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Why is the math for negative exponents so?
Oct 12, 2011
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Galois group of a reducible polynomial over $\mathbb {Q}$
Jul 20, 2011
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Is $\sum \sin{\frac{\pi}{n}}$ convergent?
Dec 10, 2010
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A recent flood of poorly asked questions
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What's the relationship between Math.SE and MO?
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Can a down/up votes be accompanied by a comment?
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How do you decide whether a question in abstract algebra is worth studying?
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What notions are used but not clearly defined in modern mathematics?
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Roots of permutations
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Square roots of elements in a finite group and representation theory
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Has Fermat's Last Theorem per se been used?

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