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Federico Poloni
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Numerical linear algebra. Mainly matrix equations and their applications (control theory, applied probability).

(This profile was written for Mathoverflow, but Stack Exchange insists on copying it over verbatim to other sites, where it makes less sense.)

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Examples of notably long or difficult proofs that only improve upon existing results by a small amount
Sep 6, 2018
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An example of a beautiful proof that would be accessible at the high school level?
Sep 8, 2011
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What programming language should a professional mathematician know?
Aug 21, 2018
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17 camels trick
Jun 7, 2017
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Mathematical software wish list
Aug 7, 2015
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Non-computational software useful to mathematicians
Jan 9, 2012
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Current Research in Numeric Mathematics
Sep 13, 2015
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Why don't more mathematicians improve Wikipedia articles?
May 22, 2013
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Wonderful applications of the Vandermonde determinant
Oct 26, 2010
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How did Cole factor $2^{67}-1$ in 1903?
Mar 10, 2019
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What is the use of percent signs (%) at the end of lines? (Why is my macro creating extra space?)
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