Emmy Noether

Mathematician and physicist, Noether's theorem

Emmy Noether - Mathematician and physicist, Noether's theorem
Born

March 23rd, 1882
143 years ago

Died

April 14th, 1935
90 years ago — 53 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Germany

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A prominent mathematician and physicist, contributed significantly to abstract algebra and theoretical physics. Developed Noether's theorem, linking symmetries and conservation laws in physics. Her work laid the foundation for modern algebraic concepts and had a profound influence on mathematical physics. Faced challenges as a woman in academia, held positions at the University of Göttingen and later at Bryn Mawr College in the United States.

Formulated Noether's theorem

Contributed to abstract algebra

Influenced mathematical physics

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