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Peter Scholze received his Fields Medal at 30 for work he carried out through his 20’s. However he is not the youngest recipient: J.P. Serre received his Fields
by kevinventullo 1y ago
Peter Scholze received his Fields Medal at 30 for work he carried out through his 20’s. However he is not the youngest recipient: J.P. Serre received his Fields medal at 27.
- getnormality 1y agoBefore we get too excited about the Fields Medal as an indicator for age of great mathematical achievements, let's remember that it's only awarded to people under 40 for work done earlier, potentially many years earlier.