Cornelius Lanczos
Mathematician and physicist specializing in tensor analysis
Born
February 2nd, 1893
132 years ago
Died
June 25th, 1974
51 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Hungary
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A mathematician and physicist, contributions included advanced work in numerical analysis and the development of various mathematical techniques. Played a key role in the development of the Lanczos algorithm, which is widely used in computational mathematics. Contributions to theoretical physics encompassed developments in relativity and quantum mechanics. Worked in several prestigious institutions during a career that spanned multiple decades, influencing the fields of mathematics and physics significantly.
Developed the Lanczos algorithm
Contributed to tensor analysis and numerical analysis
Explored theories in relativity and quantum mechanics
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