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- The renowned Abel Prize in Mathematics was recently awarded to Japanese mathematician Masaki Kashiwara, recognized for his work in algebraic analysis, representation theory, and sheaf theory.
- About the Abel Prize:
- The Abel Prize honors groundbreaking achievements in the field of mathematics.
- It is named after Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel (1802-29), who made significant contributions to several areas of mathematics during his brief life.
- Established by the Norwegian Parliament in 2002, the prize was created to mark the 200th anniversary of Abel’s birth.
- The prize is awarded and administered by the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, representing the Norwegian government.
- An expert committee, appointed by the Academy with advice from the International Mathematical Union (IMU) and the European Mathematical Society (EMS), selects the recipients.
- First awarded in 2003, the Abel Prize is often regarded as the mathematics equivalent of the Nobel Prize, which does not have a category for mathematics. The Abel Prize is modeled similarly to the Nobel.
- The award includes a monetary prize of 7.5 million kroner (approximately $720,000) and a glass plaque designed by Norwegian artist Henrik Haugan.