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Simon Nickerson
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I did a PhD in computational group theory at Birmingham (UK), finishing in 2005, where I calculated explicit representations of finite simple groups over Z and extensions of Q. Since then I have been gradually forgetting all the maths I learned.

I am currently software developer based in London, UK.

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How can you prove that a function has no closed form integral?
Jul 20, 2010
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A challenge by R. P. Feynman: give counter-intuitive theorems that can be translated into everyday language
Jul 21, 2010
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How do you prove that a group specified by a presentation is infinite?
Jul 22, 2010
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Division by imaginary number
Jul 29, 2010
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Is there a real number lookup algorithm or service?
Jul 21, 2010
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Number of finite simple groups of given order is at most $2$ - is a classification-free proof possible?
Aug 2, 2010
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Algorithm for calculating $A^n$ with as few multiplications as possible
Jul 26, 2010
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Construct a bijection from $\mathbb{R}$ to $\mathbb{R}\setminus S$, where $S$ is countable
Jul 22, 2010
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How come $32.5 = 31.5$? (The "Missing Square" puzzle.)
Jul 21, 2010
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Are there any functions that are (always) continuous yet not differentiable? Or vice-versa?
Jul 20, 2010
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How do I prevent Eclipse from hanging on startup?
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