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Barry Mazur - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (278 words) |
 | Barry Mazur (born December 19, 1937) is a professor of mathematics at Harvard University. |
 | Mazur's torsion theorem is a basic result on elliptic curves. |
 | Mazur and Wiles had earlier worked together in a major paper on the problems of Iwasawa theory over totally real fields. |
| Mazur Named University Professor (1276 words) |
 | Mazur, a member of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS), is an internationally known mathematician, recognized for his work in the advanced mathematical areas of topology and number theory. |
 | Mazur is an appropriate choice for the honor not just for his impact on mathematics, but also for his effect on the University and his students, Rudenstine said. |
 | Mazur's current research is in the field of number theory and builds on his background in algebraic geometry. |