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“Real numbers are good if you add the word 'random'.”

Quote by Peter Sarnak

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Peter Sarnak is a renowned mathematician known for his research in number theory and probability theory. Born on December 18, 1953, he has made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of analytic number theory and arithmetic geometry. more

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