Andrew Wiles

Andrew Wiles is a British mathematician renowned for proving Fermat's Last Theorem, a famous problem that puzzled mathematicians for over 350 years. The theorem asserts that no three positive integers can satisfy the equation \(a^n + b^n = c^n\) for any integer value of \(n\) greater than 2. Wiles’ proof, completed in 1994, employed advanced concepts from number theory and algebraic geometry, showcasing the interconnectedness of mathematical ideas. His work not only solved a long-standing mystery but also opened new avenues in mathematics, influencing areas such as cryptography and coding theory.