Unlocking the secrets of modular representations. This Fellowship aims to greatly increase our understanding of the fundamental symmetries of discrete structures, like those present in computer scienc

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Unlocking the secrets of modular representations. This Fellowship aims to greatly increase our understanding of the fundamental symmetries of discrete structures, like those present in computer science and cryptography. The research will generate transformative new knowledge in pure mathematics concerning the representations of finite groups, problems that have been unsolved for over a century. Expected outcomes of this fellowship include new algorithms to compute far beyond what is currently possible and a new understanding of the arithmetic difficulties present. Key benefits will be seen in the development of an emerging technology with significant implications for mathematics, and the training of Australian scientists in sophisticated theory and large-scale computation in concert.. Scheme: Australian Laureate Fellowships. Field: 4904 - Pure Mathematics. Lead: Prof Geordie Williamson