Peter Swinnerton-Dyer

Mathematician and academic specializing in number theory

Peter Swinnerton-Dyer - Mathematician and academic specializing in number theory
Born

August 2nd, 1927
98 years ago

Died

2018
7 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United Kingdom

Links & References

Contributed extensively to number theory and algebraic geometry. Co-developed the influential Swinnerton-Dyer conjecture, which relates to the rational points on elliptic curves and has significant implications in the field of mathematics. Served as a professor at the University of Warwick and actively published research throughout a long academic career. Held positions in various mathematical societies and contributed to the development of mathematics education.

Co-developed the Swinnerton-Dyer conjecture

Published significant research on elliptic curves

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