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Why Navier-Stokes remains one of mathematics’ toughest problems, Institute says

From The Punch · () English

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  • The Clay Mathematics Institute lists the Navier-Stokes equation among seven exceptionally difficult mathematical problems that remain unsolved.
  • Fundamental questions about fluid behavior still await proof.
  • The institute created the Millennium Prize Problems to highlight major mathematical challenges at the start of the new millennium.

The Navier-Stokes equation remains one of mathematics’ toughest problems, with fundamental questions about the behavior of fluids still awaiting proof.

The Clay Mathematics Institute has included it among seven exceptionally difficult problems that have resisted solutions for many years. The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based institute established the Millennium Prize Problems to mark the new millennium and draw attention to continuing mathematical challenges.

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