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Counting from Infinity: Yitang Zhang and the Twin Prime Conjecture

Counting from Infinity: Yitang Zhang and the Twin Prime Conjecture

Yitang "Tom" Zhang made an important breakthrough in Number Theory by solving the Twin Prime Conjecture. His work was an important mathematical break-through, and Zhang became an instant celebrity. By chronicling the series of rapid developments around the twin prime problem, and the many individuals who contributed to it, the film is a snapshot of a great moment in mathematical history

Counting from Infinity: Yitang Zhang and the Twin Prime Conjecture is presented by your local public television station.

Distributed nationally by American Public Television

Counting from Infinity

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A biographical portrait of a unique individual and the exciting story of his discovery. (56m 46s)

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Counting from Infinity: Yitang Zhang and the Twin Prime Conjecture is presented by your local public television station.

Distributed nationally by American Public Television

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