Modular forms have played a role in Andrew Wiles’ famous proof of Fermat’s Last Theorem, the quest for a “grand unified theory of mathematics,” and the study of quantum physics. A recent proof opens a new class of modular forms up for exploration. https://www.quantamagazine.org/long-sought-math-proof-unlocks-more-mysterious-modular-forms-20230309/ | Quanta Magazine

84K views · 1.1K reactions | Andrew Wiles, a Royal Society Professor at the University of Oxford, is celebrated for solving Fermat's Last Theorem, a mathematical conundrum that baffled scholars for centuries. His ground-breaking work has revolutionized modern number theory. He shares with us his inspiring journey, which turned his childhood fascination into one of the most monumental achievements in mathematical history. #mathmatics #scholars #NumberTheory #achievement | T-House | Facebook