Ludvig Faddeev
Mathematician, physicist, Faddeev equations
Born
March 23rd, 1934
90 years ago
Died
2017
8 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Russia
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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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