Prestigious mathematics prize goes to group theorists

This year's prize goes to Srinivasa S. R. Varadhan

The 2006 Abel prize celebrates the mathematician who helped make mp3s possible.

Peter D Lax wins the Abel Prize 2005.

The 2004 Abel Prize celebrates one of the great landmarks of 20th century mathematics.

Winning the first Abel Prize just might elevate mathematician Jean-Pierre Serre to celebrity status!