DC Mathematica 2016

Beginning in 1959, Penrose published a series of important papers on cosmology. The first was the apparent shape of a sphere travelling at the speed of light under Einstein’s theory of relativity.

In 1965 using his algebraic geometry methods, Penrose proved that black holes must exist. Working with Stephen Hawking he came up with a series of theories which have assisted in the understanding of black holes, the big bang and the origins of the universe. Penrose also became interested in how human minds and computers work, and in particular what is meant by consciousness, which he discussed in his book “The Emperor’s New Mind ”.

In 1973 Penrose became Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University. In 1994 he was knighted, and in 2005 the Royal Society awarded him the Copley Medal, the world’s oldest prize for scientific achievement. He remains at Oxford University to this day, still researching and lecturing at the age of 84.

My research showed what an amazing man Penrose is, starting as a mathematician, and then becoming one of the most brilliant physicists of his age. If you wish to find out more about Penrose’s work then I would recommend the film “The Theory of Everything” or “A Brief History of

Time” by his great friend Stephen Hawking .

References https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Penrose http://www.worldofescher.com/misc/penrose.html http://im-possible.info/english/articles/penrose-bio/penrose-bio.html

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