An award edition

1978

Different contributions. A shared moment in mathematics.

4 medalists — explore each contribution below.

Algebraic geometry1978

Numbers of solutions over finite fields follow patterns constrained by the geometry of the equations.

Analysis & PDEs1978

Higher-dimensional analysis requires attention to boundary geometry and frequency interactions that one-dimensional intuition can miss.

Probability & dynamics1978

In suitable higher-rank Lie groups, a discrete lattice can retain unexpectedly strong information about its continuous environment.

Algebra & representation1978

Higher algebraic K-theory uses spaces and homotopy to record relationships among algebraic objects that simpler invariants cannot capture.