Wha is Abel Prize and How got in 2024
The Abel Prize is an annual award honoring outstanding mathematicians.
Often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of Mathematics".
Here's a breakdown of its key features:
Recognition: Awarded by the King of Norway, it acknowledges exceptional contributions to the field of mathematics.
Establishment: Created in 2002, it commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel.
Monetary Award: It carries a significant monetary prize of 7.5 million Norwegian kroner (roughly equivalent to $1 million USD).
Selection Process: A committee of distinguished mathematicians selects the winner after a rigorous nomination process.
The winner of the Abel Prize for 2024 is Michel Talagrand.
He is a French mathematician who was awarded the prize for his groundbreaking contributions to probability theory and functional analysis, with outstanding applications in mathematical physics and statistics.
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