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What is the Abel Prize awarded for?

  • Outstanding work in literature

  • Outstanding work in physics

  • Outstanding work in mathematics

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The Abel Prize is an international award given to a mathematician in recognition of outstanding work in the field of mathematics. It is considered to be one of the most prestigious awards in mathematics, and is often compared to the Nobel Prize. The prize is named after Niels Henrik Abel, a Norwegian mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of algebra.
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