The Abel Prize : one of the most prestigious prizes in mathematicsOberseminar Analysis

by Prof. Helge Holden (Norwegian University of Science and Technology)

Thursday Jan 15, 2026, 2:15 PM → 3:15 PM Europe/Berlin

Endenicher Allee 60/1-016 - Lipschitzsaal (Mathezentrum)

 We will survey the Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel's short life and accomplishments. Next, we will give the background for the Abel Prize in mathematics that is awarded annually, starting in 2003.  Finally, we will provide glimpses into some of the Abel Laureates.