Alex Kontorovich

Contributing Columnist

Latest Articles

What Is the Langlands Program?

June 1, 2022

The Langlands program provides a beautifully intricate set of connections between various areas of mathematics, pointing the way toward novel solutions for old problems.

How I Learned to Love and Fear the Riemann Hypothesis

January 4, 2021

A number theorist recalls his first encounter with the Riemann hypothesis and breaks down the math in a new Quanta video.

Get highlights of the most important news delivered to your email inbox