BREAKTHROUGH PRIZE: MATHEMATICS

Math is also fundamental to the growth of knowledge, as it is the scaffolding that supports all the sciences. Its relationship to physics is particularly intimate. From imaginary numbers to Hilbert spaces, what once seemed pure abstractions have turned out to underlie real physical processes. In addition, all fields in the life sciences today utilize the power of statistical and computational approaches to research.

The Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics rewards significant discoveries across the many branches of the subject. The prize was founded by Mark Zuckerberg and Yuri Milner and announced at the 2014 Breakthrough Prize ceremony.

The Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics recognizes a single person’s contribution to the field of mathematics, with special attention to recent development.

The New Horizons in Mathematics Prize is awarded to promising junior researchers who have already produced important work.

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Breakthrough Prize Laureates in Mathematics

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