Yutaka Taniyama
Japanese mathematician and theorist
Born
November 12th, 1927
97 years ago
Died
1958
67 years ago — 31 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Japan
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Contributed to number theory and algebraic geometry. Developed the Taniyama-Shimura conjecture, linking elliptic curves and modular forms, which became central to a proof of Fermat's Last Theorem. Worked on the theory of modular forms and complete intersections, enhancing the understanding of algebraic varieties. His academic career included positions at several institutions and collaborations with prominent mathematicians.
Developed the Taniyama-Shimura conjecture
Advanced number theory and algebraic geometry
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