Historical Events tagged with "topology"

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Education & Academia

Grigori Perelman Rejects Fields Medal Award

August 22nd, 2006 18 years ago

Grigori Perelman, a Russian mathematician, was awarded the prestigious Fields Medal for his groundbreaking proof of the Poincaré conjecture, a long-standing problem in topology. However, he made headlines by refusing to accept the medal, citing his discontent with the mathematical community and its values. Perelman's decision shocked many and sparked discussions about recognition and the nature of mathematical achievement.

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Science & Technology

Grigori Perelman Proves Poincaré Conjecture

November 11th, 2002 22 years ago

Grigori Perelman, a Russian mathematician, uploaded the first of three preprint texts outlining his proof of the Poincaré conjecture to the arXiv preprint repository. This groundbreaking work represented a significant milestone in topology and mathematical fields. The Poincaré conjecture, a central question in mathematics, posits conditions under which a three-dimensional sphere can be characterized among other shapes. Perelman’s distinctions and methodologies revolutionized how mathematicians think about manifold topology. Despite being awarded the Millennium Prize by the Clay Mathematics Institute for his proof, Perelman declined the award, which included monetary compensation. Additionally, he refused the Fields Medal, further emphasizing his disinterest in recognition.

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