John Fletcher
I am a recent graduate of the University of Warwick in the UK, where in 2009 I received a first class master's degree in mathematics. My main mathematical interests are abstract algebra and algebraic topology, but I am also interested in real and complex anaysis. I also take a keen interest in language learning, in particular French and, more recently, Polish; and reading non-fiction, especially travel writings and Chinese history.
I am a former track and field athlete training under the formidable Wilf Paish, and competing from 1997 to 2005 in the 100m, 200m and long jump disciplines from district to national level. I was, in 2002, the national indoor under 17 long jump champion, and have won several gold medals at both regional and county level in all three events.
I am fairly new to writing and have been writing until now exclusively for personal pleasure, but I hope now to make some of my writing available to a wider audience.
Latest Articles
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An Introduction to Matrices
This article gives a summary of the basic operations defined on matrices and describes some of their algebraic structure.
Feb 22, 2010
- John Fletcher
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Review of The Hobbit
The events that take place in the The Hobbit form part of Tolkien's history of Middle Earth, but is it worth reading or best left on the shelf?
Feb 21, 2010
- John Fletcher
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The Principle of Mathematical Induction
What is mathematical induction? How does it work and more importantly, is it any use?
Feb 19, 2010
- John Fletcher
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The Set of Integers
The integers,whole numbers, whatever name they go by; are they as straightforward as they first seem?
Feb 17, 2010
- John Fletcher
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