Abel Prize 2020: Furstenberg and Margulis Win for Pioneering Work

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The Abel Prize for 2020 has been awarded to Hillel Furstenberg from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Gregory Margulis from Yale University for their groundbreaking contributions in applying probability and dynamics to group theory, number theory, and combinatorics. This recognition highlights the significance of their work in advancing mathematical understanding. Notably, Gregory Margulis has achieved a rare triple crown of prestigious awards, including the Fields Medal, Wolf Prize, and now the Abel Prize.

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The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters has decided to award the Abel Prize for 2020 to
Hillel Furstenberg
Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, and
Gregory Margulis
Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
for pioneering the use of methods from probability and dynamics in group theory, number theory and combinatorics.
 
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Gregory Margulis completed the triple: Fields medal, Wolf prize and now the Abel prize.
 
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