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Numbers are the world

Explaining diffusion equations

Mathematics form an abstract world invented by humans that seem to have little connection with the world around us. But we do use math to answer real-world questions. Mark Peletier, Professor of applied mathematics at the Eindhoven University of Technology, examines the relationship between mathematics and the real world.

This video is available in Dutch only.

Credits

<p>Made by: Jasmijn Snoijink 2011<br />
Camera &amp; editing: Irene Driessen<br />
Music: Daan van West<br />
Graphic design: SproetS</p>