Symmetry

Mathematician solves two long-standing problems scientists couldn’t crack

Pham Tiep’s work centers on representation theory, a branch of algebra that translates abstract symmetries into numerical form using matrices.

Professor solves two long-standing math problems – advances our understanding of nature Joshua Shavit

Mathematician solves two long-standing problems confounding scientists Joshua Shavit

Beyond symmetry: How the laws of physics explain why we exist Joseph Shavit