Unsolved Problems
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Invariant Subspace Problem
Does every bounded linear operator on a separable Hilbert space over the complex numbers have a non-trivial invariant subspace?...
Schanuel's Conjecture
Given $n$ complex numbers $z_1, \ldots, z_n$ that are linearly independent over the rationals, the transcendence degree of $\mathbb{Q}(z_1, \ldots, z_...
The Pompeiu Problem
If a function on $\mathbb{R}^n$ has zero integral over every congruent copy of a given domain, must the function be identically zero?...
Smale's 11th Problem: One-Dimensional Dynamics
Is one-dimensional dynamics generally hyperbolic?...
The Mathematics of the Brain
Create a mathematically consistent, predictive model of brain function that goes beyond biological inspiration....
Capture and Harness Stochasticity in Nature
Develop methods that capture persistence in stochastic environments, addressing Mumford's call for new mathematics....
Information Theory for Virus Evolution
Apply Shannon's information theory to biological evolution....
Product-Free Sets in [0,1]
Suppose that $A \subset [0, 1]$ is open and has measure greater than $1/3$. Is there necessarily a solution to $xy = z$ with $x, y, z \in A$?...
Gaussian Measure and Convex Sets
Let $K \subset \mathbb{R}^N$ be a balanced compact set with normalized Gaussian measure $\gamma_\infty(K) \geq 0.99$. Does $10K$ contain a compact con...
Affine Copy of Geometric Progression
Let $A \subset \mathbb{R}$ be a set of positive measure. Does $A$ contain an affine copy of $\{1, \frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{4}, \dots\}$?...
Sidon Sets vs Sets of Analyticity
Is every set $\Lambda \subset \mathbb{Z}$ either a Sidon set, or a set of analyticity?...
Infimum of Convolution Norms
Let $\mathcal{F}$ be all integrable functions $f : [0, 1] \to \mathbb{R}_{\geq 0}$ with $\int f = 1$. For $1 < p \leq \infty$, estimate $c_p := \inf_{...
Negative Sum of Cosines
Let $A$ be a set of $n$ integers. Is there some $\theta$ such that $\sum_{a \in A} \cos(a\theta) \leq -c\sqrt{n}$?...
Zeros of Cosine Sums
Let $A \subset \mathbb{Z}$ be a set of size $n$. For how many $\theta \in \mathbb{R}/\mathbb{Z}$ must we have $\sum_{a \in A} \cos(a\theta) = 0$?...
Sets with Small Fourier L^1 Norm
Describe the rough structure of sets $A \subset \mathbb{Z}$ with $|A| = n$ and $\|\hat{1}_A\|_1 \leq K \log n$....
Affine Copy of Geometric Series
Let $A \subset \mathbb{R}$ be a set of positive measure. Does $A$ contain an affine copy of $\{1, \frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{4}, \dots\}$?...
The Invariant Subspace Problem
Does every bounded linear operator on an infinite-dimensional separable Hilbert space have a non-trivial closed invariant subspace?...
The Schanuel Conjecture
If $z_1, \ldots, z_n$ are complex numbers that are linearly independent over the rationals, then the transcendence degree of $\mathbb{Q}(z_1, \ldots, ...
The Bieberbach Conjecture
For a univalent function $f(z) = z + \sum_{n=2}^\infty a_n z^n$ on the unit disk, is $|a_n| \leq n$ for all $n$?...
Sendov's Conjecture
If all zeros of a polynomial lie in the closed unit disk, does each zero have at least one critical point within unit distance from it?...
The Ibragimov-Iosifescu Conjecture
Does the central limit theorem hold for all φ-mixing sequences?...
Lehmer's Conjecture
Is there a constant $c > 1$ such that all non-cyclotomic polynomials have Mahler measure at least $c$?...
Fuglede's Conjecture
Is a measurable set in $\mathbb{R}^d$ spectral if and only if it tiles by translation?...
The Birkhoff Conjecture
If a billiard table is strictly convex and integrable, is it necessarily an ellipse?...
Lehmer's Conjecture (Mahler Measure)
Is there a minimum positive Mahler measure for non-cyclotomic polynomials?...
Pompeiu Problem
For which domains do non-zero functions exist with zero integrals over all congruent copies?...
Ibragimov-Iosifescu Conjecture for φ-mixing
Does the Ibragimov-Iosifescu conjecture hold for φ-mixing sequences?...
Brennan Conjecture
For conformal maps f into the unit disk, when is $\int |f'(z)|^p dA < \infty$ for $p > 0$?...
Fuglede's Conjecture
Is a measurable set spectral if and only if it tiles $\mathbb{R}^d$ by translation?...
Invariant Subspace Problem
Does every bounded operator on an infinite-dimensional complex Banach space have a nontrivial closed invariant subspace?...
Lehmer's Conjecture
Is there a constant c > 1 such that all non-cyclotomic polynomials have Mahler measure ≥ c?...
Mean Value Problem
For any polynomial f of degree d≥2 and complex z, does there exist a critical point c with $|f(z)-f(c)| \leq |f'(z)||z-c|$?...
Pompeiu Problem
Characterize domains where nonzero functions have vanishing integrals over every congruent copy....
Sendov's Conjecture
If all roots of a polynomial lie in the unit disk, is each root within distance 1 from some critical point?...
Bloch's Constant
What is the exact value of Bloch's constant (the largest radius for which every holomorphic function contains a univalent disk)?...
Mandelbrot Set Local Connectivity
Is the Mandelbrot set locally connected?...
Weinstein Conjecture
Does every regular compact contact-type level set of a Hamiltonian carry a periodic orbit?...