Gábor Szegő

Mathematician and academic known for orthogonal polynomials

Gábor Szegő - Mathematician and academic known for orthogonal polynomials
Born

January 20th, 1895
130 years ago

Died

1985
40 years ago — 90 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Hungary

Links & References

Contributions to mathematics focused on the theory of orthogonal polynomials and functional analysis. Significant work included the Szegő limit theorem and the Szegő integral formula. Held academic positions at various institutions, sharing expertise in analysis and related fields. Authored several influential papers and works that shaped modern mathematical thought.

Developed the Szegő limit theorem

Wrote 'Orthogonal Polynomials'

Contributed to functional analysis

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