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Carl Størmer

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Norwegian geophysicist and mathematician (1874-1957)

NorwayAcademicsLived 1874 to 1957 · aged 82
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Fredrik Carl Mülertz Størmer was a Norwegian mathematician and astrophysicist. In mathematics, he is known for his work in number theory, including the calculation of π and Størmer's theorem on consecutive smooth numbers.

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Carl Størmer (mid of top row) at the International Congress of Mathematicians, Zürich 1932; he was accompanied by Ms. Størmer (sitting left, dark clothing) and Ms. Lövenskiold (sitting, white hat).Carl Størmer (mid of top row) at the International Congress of Mathematicians, Zürich 1932; he was accompanied by Ms. Størmer (sitting left, dark clothing) and Ms. Lövenskiold (sitting, white hat).Carl Størmer with assistant Birkeland in 1910Carl Størmer with assistant Birkeland in 1910

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1954Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎
1953doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris
1951Foreign Member of the Royal Society
1922Janssen Medal
1910Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class
Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎

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Georges RayetAlso won Janssen MedalViggo BrunAlso won Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences classWilliam Wallace CampbellAlso won Janssen MedalAxel ThueAlso won Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences classBernard LyotAlso won Janssen MedalThoralf SkolemAlso won Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class

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Fredrik Carl Mülertz Størmer was a Norwegian mathematician and astrophysicist. In mathematics, he is known for his work in number theory, including the calculation of π and Størmer's theorem on consecutive smooth numbers. In physics, he is known for studying the movement of charged particles in the magnetosphere and the formation of aurorae, and for his book on these subjects, From the Depths of Space to the Heart of the Atom. He worked for many years as a professor of mathematics at the University of Oslo in Norway. A crater on the far side of the Moon is named after him.

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Norway
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deceased
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Lived 1874 to 1957 · aged 82
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