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Audio Edition: ‘Once in a Century’ Proof Settles Math’s Kakeya Conjecture

The Quanta Podcast

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Revolutionizing Mathematics: The Three-Dimensional Kakeya Conjecture Unraveled

This chapter examines the proof of the Kakeya conjecture in three dimensions, shedding light on a longstanding mathematical enigma. It highlights the implications of this breakthrough in harmonic analysis and its potential to inspire future research in higher dimensions.

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