Bernard Malgrange
French mathematician, differential equations
Born
July 6th, 1928
97 years ago
Died
2024
1 years ago — 96 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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A mathematician specialized in analysis and differential equations, contributing significantly to the development of microlocal analysis. Worked on various problems in the theory of distributions and established notable results in operator theory. Contributed to algebraic topology through studies involving sheaves and coherent sheaves. Held a professorship at the University of Paris, influencing generations of mathematicians through teaching and published works.
Developed the theory of distributions
Contributed to microlocal analysis
Published significant mathematical papers
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