Hi all,


what are the best strategies to find cutting edge papers and books on a field of mathematics?


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Example:  

2-3 years ago I had to analyze a time series. I found a paper and showed that to a mathematician who referred me to the REAL state-of-the art method how to do it. 


Then I read the book ‘Analysis and Probability: Wavelets, Signals, Fractals’ by Palle E. T. Jorgensen, which is excellent and a good reference. 


How can I find for example the latest advances in (applied) mathematical Logic (modal logic, high order logic, type theory, proof theory)? 


How can I find the state of the art advances in time series analysis since mid 2007? 


My current strategies are using google search and google scholar to find papers. Or to try to find a good mathematician in a field an ask in person for papers. 


Thanks for any Tipps!  

Steve



finding cutting edge papers and books
One method that is maybe more indirect is to regularly browse through the new articles posted on the arxiv in the section of your interests. I use an RSS reader for this, but you can also subscribe to an e-mail list I think.


Also, conferences for example are always a good way to keep up to date of what's going on in your field.


