A laser is usually constructed from two basic elements: a material that provides optical gain through stimulated emission and an optical cavity that partially traps the light. When the total gain in ...

Bell-bottoms today, miniskirts tomorrow: Math reveals fashion's 20-year cycle Fashion insiders and beauty magazines have long cited the "20-year-rule"—the idea that clothing trends often resurface ...

Explore a wide range of recent research in mathematics. From mathematical modeling to why some people have difficulty learning math, read all the math-related news here.

As North America's only dedicated Faculty of Math, we are nationally and internationally recognized as one of the top schools for Mathematics and Computer Science. With nearly $30 million in research ...