Hermann Weyl

Mathematician known for Weyl's theorem

Hermann Weyl - Mathematician known for Weyl's theorem
Born

November 9th, 1885
139 years ago

Died

1955
70 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Germany

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Born in 1885, contributed significantly to mathematics, physics, and philosophy. Developed Weyl's theorem in algebraic topology, linking analysis and geometry. Explored representation theory and its applications in physics, particularly in quantum mechanics, contributing to the understanding of particle physics. Authored seminal works on the foundations of mathematics and theoretical physics, influencing future generations of scientists and mathematicians.

Developed Weyl's theorem in algebraic topology

Contributed to representation theory

Authored influential texts in mathematics and physics

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