Posited in 1630 and finally solved by Andrew Wiles in 1995, this three-century effort led to the creation of algebraic number theory.
While some concepts like Riemann’s Zeta function require deep knowledge, Stewart uses witty analogies and anecdotes to make these "tough" problems accessible to a general audience.
Cracked in 2002 by the eccentric genius Grigori Perelman , this solution has become fundamental to our understanding of three-dimensional shapes. Visions of Infinity: The Great Mathematical Pro...
A central challenge in computer science and mathematics that remains unproven and could potentially stay that way for another century.
The deceptively simple idea that every even integer greater than 2 is the sum of two primes. Key Themes Posited in 1630 and finally solved by Andrew
A problem simple enough for a fourth-grader to understand—asking if four colors are enough for any map—that eventually required a massive computational effort to prove. The Enigmas: Unsolved Challenges
Stewart highlights the lives and persistence of the individuals who dedicated their lives to these puzzles. A central challenge in computer science and mathematics
The book chronicles several monumental victories that transformed the mathematical landscape: