Karl Stein (mathematician)
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Karl Stein was a German
mathematician
. He is well known for complex analysis
and cryptography
. The Stein manifold
is named after him.
with his dissertation on the topic Zur Theorie der Funktionen mehrerer komplexer Veränderlichen; Die Regularitätshüllen niederdimensionaler Mannigfaltigkeiten at the University of Münster
unter the supervision of Heinrich Behnke
in 1937.
In 1955 he became professor at the Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich
and emeritated
in 1981. In 1990 he received the first Cantor medal
.
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
mathematician
Mathematician
A mathematician is a person whose primary area of study is the field of mathematics. Mathematicians are concerned with quantity, structure, space, and change....
. He is well known for complex analysis
Complex analysis
Complex analysis, traditionally known as the theory of functions of a complex variable, is the branch of mathematical analysis that investigates functions of complex numbers. It is useful in many branches of mathematics, including number theory and applied mathematics; as well as in physics,...
and cryptography
Cryptography
Cryptography is the practice and study of techniques for secure communication in the presence of third parties...
. The Stein manifold
Stein manifold
In mathematics, a Stein manifold in the theory of several complex variables and complex manifolds is a complex submanifold of the vector space of n complex dimensions. The name is for Karl Stein.- Definition :...
is named after him.
Life
Karl Stein received his doctorateDoctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
with his dissertation on the topic Zur Theorie der Funktionen mehrerer komplexer Veränderlichen; Die Regularitätshüllen niederdimensionaler Mannigfaltigkeiten at the University of Münster
University of Münster
The University of Münster is a public university located in the city of Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. The WWU is part of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, a society of Germany's leading research universities...
unter the supervision of Heinrich Behnke
Heinrich Behnke
Heinrich Behnke was a German mathematician and rector at the University of Münster.- Life and career :...
in 1937.
In 1955 he became professor at the Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich
Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich
The Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich , commonly known as the University of Munich or LMU, is a university in Munich, Germany...
and emeritated
Emeritus
Emeritus is a post-positive adjective that is used to designate a retired professor, bishop, or other professional or as a title. The female equivalent emerita is also sometimes used.-History:...
in 1981. In 1990 he received the first Cantor medal
Cantor medal
The Cantor medal of the Deutsche Mathematiker-Vereinigung is named in honor of Georg Cantor. It is awarded at most every second year during the yearly meetings of the society...
.
External links
- Karl Stein at the Mathematics Genealogy ProjectMathematics Genealogy ProjectThe Mathematics Genealogy Project is a web-based database for the academic genealogy of mathematicians. As of September, 2010, it contained information on approximately 145,000 mathematical scientists who contribute to "research-level mathematics"...