History of group theory
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The history of group theory, a mathematical domain studying groups in their various forms, has evolved in various parallel threads. There are three historical roots of group theory: the theory of alge
Galois age fifteen, drawn by a classmate.
Felix Klein
Sophus Lie
Ernst Kummer
Abel Prize
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The Abel Prize is awarded annually by the King of Norway to one or more outstanding mathematicians. It is named after the Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel and directly modeled after the Nobel
The prize is awarded in the aula of the Domus Media building of the University of Oslo Faculty of Law, where the Nobel Peace Prize was formerly awarded (it is now presented in Oslo City Hall)
Jean Pierre Serre 2003
Isadore Singer 1977
Peter Lax in Tokyo