Visions Of Infinity: The Great Mathematical Pro... -

In his book , celebrated mathematician Ian Stewart explores fourteen of the most formidable challenges in mathematics. Stewart argues that a "great problem" is defined not just by its difficulty, but by the new ideas and fields of research it inspires during the quest for a solution. The Vanquished: Solved Problems

Posited in 1630 and finally solved by Andrew Wiles in 1995, this three-century effort led to the creation of algebraic number theory. Visions of Infinity: The Great Mathematical Pro...

Often considered the most significant open problem in pure mathematics, it deals with the distribution of prime numbers. In his book , celebrated mathematician Ian Stewart