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Mathematician
Lars Hörmander
Famoose for
Transforming the theory of linear partial differential equations.
Linear Partial Differential Operators · The Analysis of Linear Partial Differential Operators
- Born
- 24 January 1931
- Birthplace
- Mjällby
- Died
- 25 November 2012
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Lars Hörmander
Lars Hörmander was a Swedish mathematician awarded the Fields Medal for his work on differential operators.
Early life
Education
Attended school in Lund and completed his doctorate at Lund University in 1955.
Career
- 1962
Fields Medal
Recognised for work on differential equations.
- 1964
Princeton
Joined the Institute for Advanced Study.
- 1968–1996
Lund
Returned to Sweden as professor.
Contributions
Linear Partial Differential Operators
Presented a systematic account of the theory.
The Analysis of Linear Partial Differential Operators
Published a four-volume reference work.
Beyond research
Away from mathematics
Enjoyed sailing and woodland walks with his family.
Sources & photo credit
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