Cahit Arf

Turkish mathematician and academic

Cahit Arf - Turkish mathematician and academic
Born

October 11th, 1910
114 years ago

Died

December 26th, 1997
27 years ago — 87 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Turkey

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Contributed significantly to mathematics, especially in the fields of algebra and number theory. Developed the Arf invariant, a crucial concept in topology. Held a professorship at Istanbul Technical University and was a member of the Turkish Academy of Sciences. Engaged in academic activities throughout most of life, including publishing numerous research papers that advanced mathematical understanding.

Developed the Arf invariant

Published influential papers in mathematics

Served as a professor at Istanbul Technical University

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