Mathematical Research Today and Tomorrow: Viewpoints of Seven Fields Medalists. Lectures Given at the Institut d'Estudis Catalans, Barcelona, Spain, J

by Carles Casacuberta

In many fields of scientific research, the highest distinction is the Nobel Prize. In mathematics, there is for historical reasons no Nobel Prize, however, the so-called Fields Medal awarded every 4 years for "Outstanding Discoveries in Mathematics" carries similar prestige and distinction. In this book 7 Fields Medalists have each written down their view of the current development of research in their respective fields. The book will appeal to every...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3540560114
• ISBN13: 9783540560111
• Release Date: December 1992
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"