Algebra & representation1998
When a numerical coincidence has a reason
An enormous symmetry group and a modular function turn out to share a deeper algebraic structure.
The storyAn award edition
1998
Different contributions. A shared moment in mathematics.
4 medalists — explore each contribution below.
Analysis & PDEs1998
Two possibilities inside infinite-dimensional space
Combinatorial reasoning reveals a sharp structural alternative within every infinite-dimensional Banach space.
The storyAlgebraic geometry1998
Counting the geometry of all curves
A space whose points represent curves turns complicated intersection numbers into a structured counting problem.
The storyProbability & dynamics1998
Find the geometry hidden in iteration
Repeated complex maps reveal stable regions, delicate boundaries and structures that reappear at different scales.
The story