Nikolay Bogolyubov

Mathematician and physicist, statistical physics

Nikolay Bogolyubov - Mathematician and physicist, statistical physics
Born

August 21st, 1909
116 years ago

Died

February 13th, 1992
33 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Ukraine

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Contributed significantly to mathematical physics, particularly in statistical mechanics and quantum field theory. Developed methods for the study of many-body systems and contributed to the theory of superconductivity. His work in functional analysis and operator theory laid foundational approaches used in physics. Served as a professor at various institutions, influencing future generations of mathematicians and physicists. Authored numerous scientific papers and several books, which continue to be referenced in contemporary research.

Developed the Bogolyubov transformation

Contributed to the theory of superconductivity

Published influential works in statistical mechanics

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