Ned Wingreen
Ned Wingreen is an American theoretical biophysicist known for his contributions to the fields of biological physics, statistical mechanics, and computational biology. He has worked on various problems related to the physical properties of biomolecules, protein folding, and the behavior of complex biological systems. Wingreen has been associated with research institutions, teaching, and publishing scientific papers throughout his career.
Heegner's lemma
Heegner's lemma is a result in number theory that is primarily concerned with the representation of integers as sums of squares. It plays an important role in the theory of quadratic forms and has implications in the study of class numbers and other aspects of algebraic number theory. Specifically, Heegner's lemma provides a condition under which certain integers can be represented as sums of two squares.
Bayesian epistemology
Bayesian epistemology is an approach to understanding knowledge and belief through the lens of Bayesian probability theory. It emphasizes the use of probabilistic reasoning to update beliefs in light of new evidence. This framework is rooted in Bayes' theorem, which provides a way to calculate the probability of a hypothesis given new data. Key points of Bayesian epistemology include: 1. **Probabilistic Beliefs**: Beliefs are represented as probabilities.