2:00pm, Wednesday 29 October 2025

Abstract

The Collatz conjecture (also known as the 3n+1 problem) is one of the most popular open problems in number theory. In this talk I will give an introduction to a theoretical analysis of the problem and explain which strategies are used for a numerical verification.

Speaker

Andreas-Stephan Elsenhans

Research area

Number Theory

Affilation

University of Sydney and University of W&uumlrzburg

Date

2:00pm, Wednesday 29 October, 2025

Location

Room 4082 (Anita B. Lawrence Center)