Zhang Yitang

Zhang Yitang is a Chinese mathematician known for his groundbreaking work in number theory, particularly regarding prime numbers. In 2013, he made headlines by proving that there are infinitely many pairs of prime numbers that differ by no more than 70 million. This result was significant because it advanced understanding in a famous conjecture relating to prime gaps. His work bridged the gap between different areas of mathematics and sparked further research, greatly influencing how mathematicians approach the distribution of prime numbers. Zhang’s achievement highlights both individual brilliance and the collaborative nature of mathematical inquiry.