Challenges for the 21st century: International Conference on Fundamental Sciences: Mathematics and Theoretical Physics: Singapore, 13-17 March 2000

J.P. Jesudason, C.H. Lai, Louis H. Y. Chen, J. Packer Jesudason, C. H. Lai, C. H. Oh, K. K. Phua, Eng-Chye Tan9789810246464, 9810246463

The International Conference on Fundamental Sciences: Mathematics and Theoretical Physics provided a forum for reviewing some of the significant developments in mathematics and theoretical physics in the 20th century; for the leading theorists in these fields to expound and discuss their views on new ideas and trends in the basic sciences as the new millennium approached; for increasing public awareness of the importance of basic research in mathematics and theoretical physics; and for promoting a high level of interest in mathematics and theoretical physics among school students and teachers. This was a major conference, with invited lectures by some of the leading experts in various fields of mathematics and theoretical physics.