Just like Hilbert did state the most important mathematical problems for the 20th. century, Steven Smale goes in an attempt of doing the same for the 21st. century.
I pay special attention to a few problems:
Problem 8: Introduction of dynamics into economic theory:
"Extend the mathematical model of general equilibrium theory to include price adjustments".
Problem 10: The Closing Lemma.
Problem 11: Is one-dimensional dynamics generally hyperbolic?
"Can a complex polynomial map be approximated by one which is hyperbolic?"
Problem 13: Hilbert's 16th. problem
Problem 14: Lorenz attractor
Problem 15: Navier-Stokes equations. "the study of turbulence"
Problem 18: Limits of Intelligence. "however, a broader study is called for, one which involves deeper models of the brain and of the computer, in a search of what artificial and human intelligence have in common, and how they differ".
It seems like there is a relations between turbulence and the models of the brain. This may seem a good research direction for me...
Reflections on mathematical research towards a doctorate of philosophy.
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
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