The Twin Prime Hero

10/14/2014

This article from Nautilus magazine tells the story of mathematician Yitang Zhang and his groundbreaking work on twin primes. Twin primes are pairs of prime numbers that differ by 2, such as 3 and 5 or 11 and 13. Zhang proved that there are infinitely many twin primes, a longstanding unsolved problem in number theory. The article explores Zhang's journey from an unknown mathematician to receiving recognition for his work and the impact his discovery had on the mathematical community. It also provides a glimpse into the world of mathematical research and the challenges faced by mathematicians in their pursuit of solving complex problems.

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