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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