Atle Selberg

Atle Selberg was a Norwegian mathematician renowned for his work in number theory. He made groundbreaking contributions to understanding the distribution of prime numbers, particularly through the development of the Selberg trace formula and sieve methods. His work advanced the field significantly, connecting areas like analysis and algebra. Selberg received numerous honors, including the Fields Medal in 1950, one of the highest awards in mathematics. His insights have deepened our understanding of fundamental properties of numbers, especially primes, which are the building blocks of arithmetic.