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The search for artistic truth and beauty has led Manjul Bhargava to some of the most profound recent discoveries in number theory.

Manjul Bhargava: The Musical, Magical Number Theorist

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The search for artistic truth and beauty has led Manjul Bhargava to some of the most profound recent discoveries in number theory.

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