Ludvig Faddeev

Mathematician, physicist, Faddeev equations

Ludvig Faddeev - Mathematician, physicist, Faddeev equations
Born

March 23rd, 1934
91 years ago

Died

2017
8 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Russia

Links & References

Contributed extensively to theoretical physics and mathematics. Developed the Faddeev equations, crucial for understanding quantum field theory and many-body problems. Worked on the algebraic approach to quantum theory and made significant advancements in the understanding of the quantum inverse scattering method. Served as a professor at the St. Petersburg State University, influencing many students and researchers in the field.

Developed the Faddeev equations for quantum field theory

Worked on the algebraic approach to quantum theory

Contributed to the quantum inverse scattering method

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