A Nomadic Math Eccentric.
In: Scientific American, Jg. 330 (2024-04-01), Heft 4, S. 77-79
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Paul Erd¿s, the most prolific mathematician in history, led a nomadic and eccentric life. He would show up uninvited at colleagues' homes, stay for an indefinite period, and expect them to take care of him. Despite his unconventional behavior, Erd¿s made significant contributions to mathematics, particularly in the field of probability. He developed the probabilistic method, which involves proving the existence of mathematical objects by calculating the probability of their properties. Erd¿s also had an extensive network of collaborators, leading to the creation of the Erd¿s number, a measure of authorship distance from him. His legacy lives on through his publications and the many unsolved problems he left behind. [Extracted from the article]
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A Nomadic Math Eccentric.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | MURTAGH, JACK |
Zeitschrift: | Scientific American, Jg. 330 (2024-04-01), Heft 4, S. 77-79 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2024 |
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ISSN: | 0036-8733 (print) |
DOI: | 10.1038/scientificamerican0424-77 |
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