Two Students Unravel a Widely Believed Math Conjecture

[khansaheb]

Two Students Unravel a Widely Believed Math Conjecture | Quanta Magazine

Mathematicians thought they were on the cusp of proving a conjecture about the ancient structures known as Apollonian circles. But a summer project would lead to its downfall.

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Mathematicians thought they were on the cusp of proving a conjecture about the ancient structures known as Apollonian circles. But a summer project would lead to its downfall.
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[Steven G]

I suppose that Kertzer will be admitted to the graduate school of his choice. This finding must really be shocking to mathematicians in this field.

 

[khansaheb]

I suppose that Kertzer will be admitted to the graduate school of his choice. This finding must really be shocking to mathematicians in this field.

I would think Kertzer would have trouble finding an advisor, who would know the topic (number theory) more deeply. May be forced to.switch to engineering ???