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'Hardest' maths problem 'solved'

By T.K. Randall
August 12, 2010 · Comment icon 4 comments

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A computer scientist has solved one of the most difficult and complex mathematics problems in the world.
Its one of the seven problems set out by the Massachusetts-based Clay Mathematical Institute as the most difficult to solve. Vinay Deolalikar will net himself $1 million prize if his deductions are found to be correct.
Vinay Deolalikar, who works at the research arm of Hewlett-Packard in Palo Alto, California, believes he has solved the riddle of P vs NP in a move that could transform mankind’s use of computers as well as earn him a $1m (£650,000) prize.


Source: Telegraph | Comments (4)




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Comment icon #1 Posted by Tiggs 15 years ago
Well - it's a much better stab at it than I'd ever be able to make. That said - I think p!= np is an np problem, and as such, has no p solution
Comment icon #2 Posted by Still Waters 15 years ago
Well - it's a much better stab at it than I'd ever be able to make. That said - I think p!= np is an np problem, and as such, has no p solution Well it seems you're not alone in your thinking - A claim to have solved one of the most difficult riddles in mathematics has been challenged by scientists. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-10938302
Comment icon #3 Posted by :PsYKoTiC:BeHAvIoR: 15 years ago
Well it seems you're not alone in your thinking - A claim to have solved one of the most difficult riddles in mathematics has been challenged by scientists. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-10938302 LOL! Jealousy ensues.
Comment icon #4 Posted by Silus 15 years ago
"Scott Aaronson, associate professor of computer science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is so sceptical that he pledged on his blog to pay Mr Deolalikar an additional $200,000 (£125,000) if the solution is accepted by Clay." If someone like him is willing to say that I can't see it being solved, on the other hand it'd be funny if he had to hand over $200,000.


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