Polynomial and special function theory remains a vibrant area of mathematical research, interweaving classical algebra with advanced analysis. At its core, the study concerns algebraic expressions ...

In 1940 André Weil wrote a letter to his sister, Simone, outlining his vision for translating between three distinct areas of mathematics. Eighty years later, it still animates many of the most ...

Long considered solved, David Hilbert’s question about seventh-degree polynomials is leading researchers to a new web of mathematical connections. Success is rare in math. Just ask Benson Farb. “The ...