The intersection theory: quantitative algebraic geometry

Intersection theory occupies a pivotal place in the modern mathematical landscape, especially within quantitative algebraic geometry. Through elegant and powerful concepts, it explores the complex interactions between subvarieties within an algebraic variety, unveiling profound structures that transcend observable geometric forms. This discipline has its roots in the classical Bézout theorem, which establishes a rigorous relationship … Read more

The analysis on metric spaces: calculation without coordinates

In short: The essence of metric spaces: defining a distance without reference to coordinates Metric spaces represent a fundamental conceptual generalization in mathematical analysis, where the notion of distance is defined for any set, irrespective of a classical geometric structure based on coordinates. This flexibility allows work with abstract sets while retaining the essential properties … Read more

Enumerative geometry: counting curves and surfaces

Enumerative geometry explores a fascinating field of mathematics where the aim is to count specific geometric objects, notably curves and surfaces, that meet specific constraints. This area, at the crossroads of algebraic geometry, algebraic topology, and moduli theory, presents complex challenges, combining rigorous classification and sophisticated calculations. In 2025, enumerative geometry continues to push the … Read more

Algorithmic geometry: efficient geometric calculations

Algorithmic geometry stands at the heart of current technological and scientific developments, offering powerful methods to handle complex datasets in a geometric space. This discipline, stemming from advances made in the 1970s, addresses the need to efficiently model and manipulate geometric objects in various computing universes. Diverse applications such as robotics, computer graphics, and computer-aided … Read more

The theory of Euclidean networks: stackings and cryptography

Since the very foundations of geometry, Euclidean lattices have fascinated due to their ability to orderly arrange space in a regular manner, a phenomenon particularly reflected in sphere packings. This mathematical structuring is not merely an abstract curiosity; it carries with it concrete and revolutionary applications, especially in the context of post-quantum cryptography. The theory … Read more

Conformal geometry: transformations and invariants

In a world where the accuracy of shapes and angles shapes our understanding of space, conformal geometry stands out as an essential discipline, offering a revolutionary perspective on transformations that preserve angles while redefining dimensions. Highlighted by mathematical and computational advancements, this branch studies stable properties under sophisticated transformations, paving the way for major technological … Read more

Tropical geometry: maximum and algebraic geometry

Tropical geometry, an educational field in full swing since the 1980s, radically transforms the traditional approach to algebraic geometry. By replacing classical operations with equivalents based on maximum and addition, this new form of algebra paves the way for a more intuitive and combinatorial understanding of complex geometric structures. It has become a powerful tool … Read more

Orthogonal polynomials: approximation and quadrature

Orthogonal polynomials are at the heart of many advancements in numerical analysis and functional approximation. These mathematical tools allow for the precise representation of complex functions while controlling the error associated with this approximation. More than just a theoretical concept, they find practical applications in the calculation of numerical integrals, the solving of linear systems, … Read more

Sub-Riemannian Geometry: Metrics and Constrained Geodesics

Subriemannian geometry stands out as a fundamental field in the study of spaces where movements are subject to non-trivial constraints. These spaces, often referred to as Carnot spaces, are characterized by the presence of non-holonomic distributions that limit accessible directions. In this context, classical notions of distance and metrics evolve into adapted concepts, such as … Read more

The theory of motifs: unified cohomology

Contemporary research in mathematics is engaged in unveiling the deepest foundations that unite arithmetic, geometry, and topology. At the heart of this quest, motif theory stands out as an ambitious answer, aiming to decipher a universal language behind the diversity of cohomological invariants arising from algebraic varieties. This perspective, sketched by Grothendieck in the mid-1960s, … Read more