Arne Beurling

Mathematician known for complex analysis

Arne Beurling - Mathematician known for complex analysis
Born

February 3rd, 1905
120 years ago

Died

1986
39 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Sweden

Links & References

Born in Sweden, a mathematician and academic specialized in complex analysis and functional analysis. Developed the Beurling transform, contributing significantly to harmonic analysis. Worked at the University of Uppsala and later at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey. Offered insights into various areas of mathematics, including operator theory and analytic number theory. His work influenced both theoretical mathematics and its applications. Beurling's academic career spanned several decades, during which he published numerous papers and mentored future mathematicians.

Developed the Beurling transform

Contributed to harmonic analysis

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