The Maths of Sudoku and Latin Squares

Millions of us regularly solve Sudoku puzzles. In this lecture, we discuss the mathematics behind them, and the links to other kinds of number grids, like magic squares and so-called Latin squares, which have been studied for centuries. Latin squares have many applications in areas as diverse as experiment design, algebra and coding theory. This lecture was recorded by Professor Sarah Hart on 21 November 2023 at Barnard's Inn Hall, London. The transcript and downloadable versions of the lec...