How Did Dr. Grigoriy Perelman Solve the Poincaré Conjecture?

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The discussion revolves around Dr. Grigoriy Perelman's solution to the Poincaré Conjecture, including the timeline of events surrounding the recognition of his work and his responses to awards. The scope includes historical context, reactions to the award announcement, and speculation about Perelman's choices regarding accolades.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note that Dr. Grigoriy Perelman was awarded the Millennium Prize by the Clay Mathematics Institute for solving the Poincaré Conjecture.
  • Others express confusion about the timeline, questioning why it took several years after Perelman's solution in 2006 for the prize to be awarded.
  • There is mention of Perelman's previous refusal of the Fields Medal, leading to speculation about whether he would accept the Millennium Prize.
  • One participant references a news article to support their claim about Perelman's refusal of the Fields Medal.
  • Some participants acknowledge a lack of familiarity with earlier news regarding Perelman's achievements and focus on the recent announcement from the Clay Mathematics Institute.
  • Humorous remarks are made regarding the idea of Perelman accepting or refusing the prize, reflecting a mix of admiration and skepticism about his choices.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the timeline of events or Perelman's intentions regarding the awards. There are competing views on the significance of his refusal of previous accolades and the implications of the recent announcement.

Contextual Notes

Some statements rely on interpretations of news articles and official announcements, which may not fully capture the nuances of Perelman's situation or the timeline of events.

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After a century time, the millennium of Poincaré Conjecture has been solved by Dr. Grigoriy Perelman.

March 18, 2010

The Clay Mathematics Institute (CMI) announces today that Dr. Grigoriy Perelman of St. Petersburg, Russia, is the recipient of the Millennium Prize for resolution of the Poincaré conjecture. The citation for the award reads:

The Clay Mathematics Institute hereby awards the Millennium Prize for resolution of the Poincaré conjecture to Grigoriy Perelman.

The Poincaré conjecture is one of the seven Millennium Prize Problems established by CMI in 2000. The Prizes were conceived to record some of the most difficult problems with which mathematicians were grappling at the turn of the second millennium; to elevate in the consciousness of the general public the fact that in mathematics, the frontier is still open and abounds in important unsolved problems; to emphasize the importance of working towards a solution of the deepest, most difficult problems; and to recognize achievement in mathematics of historical magnitude.

http://claymath.org/poincare/index.html
 
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Let's hope they haven't just been checking the proof all this time...!
 
He solved this back in 2006 or something. Why did it take them so long to give him the prize?

Also, he turned down the Fields medal after he completed the proof, I wonder if he'll accept this one or turn it down also
 
I bet you must referring this from Wikipedia, but is that true?
Because from the official website from Claymath, they didn't mention about this case where he solved it long ago.
 
Actually, I'm referencing what I heard when this occurred, but there are certainly sources that still exist:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/5274040.stm

Grigory Perelman, the Russian who seems to have solved one of the hardest problems in mathematics, has declined one of the discipline's top awards.

Dr Perelman was to have been presented with the prestigious Fields Medal by King Juan Carlos of Spain, at a ceremony in Madrid on Tuesday.
 
Hmmmm... I guess you're correct after all.
I didn't follow much from the previous news, I'm just focusing on the news where Claymath officially announced that the problem has been solved.
 
If Dr. Grigoriy Perelman refuses it, he's going to be a hero.
 
I thought you'd say "...then I'm willing to take the money" :')
 
haushofer said:
I thought you'd say "...then I'm willing to take the money" :')

Great idea!
 

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