nLab René Thom

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Selected writings

Introducing bordism theory (Thom collapse map, Cohomotopy charge, Thom's theorem and cobordism cohomology theory):

Also:

  • R. Thom, Problèmes rencontrés dans mon parcours mathématique : un bilan , Publications Mathématiques de l’IHÉS 70 (1989) pp.199-214. (pdf)

Quotes

Ce qui limite le vrai, ce n’est pas le faux, c’est l’insignifiant.

i.e.

The true is bounded not by the false but rather by the insignificant.

from R. Thom Prédire n’est pas expliquer, Eshel 1991

See also:

  • Alain Chenciner, Le vrai, le faux, l’insignifiant (pdf)
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