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“... the atlas is a manifold. This is a typical mathematician's use of the word "is", and should not be confused with the normal use.”

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Timothy Gowers
Timothy Gowers

Timothy Gowers is a British mathematician renowned for his research in combinatorial mathematics and mathematical logic. Born on November 20, 1963, he is a member of the Royal Society and has received prestigious awards such as the Fields Medal and the Crafoord Prize. more

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