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Detailed explanation-1: -The 2023 Breakthrough Prize for Math has been awarded to Daniel A. Spielman for his numerous contributions to conceptual mathematics and computer science.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Breakthrough Prize Foundation has announced the winners of the 2023 Breakthrough Prizes in life sciences, fundamental physics, and mathematics. In its 11th year, the foundation awarded a total of $15.75 million to laureates and early-career scientists in support of groundbreaking discoveries.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Breakthrough Prize, dubbed ‘The Oscars of Science,’ hosts an annual globally broadcast gala awards ceremony to celebrate the laureates’ achievements and to foster broad popular support for scientific endeavors and inspire the next generation of scientists.