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Walter Feit

Austrian-American mathematician (1930-2004) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 73

Walter Feit was an Austrian-born American mathematician who worked in finite group theory and representation theory. His contributions provided elementary infrastructure used in algebra, geometry, topology, number theory, and logic.

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Cole Prize in Algebra1965

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His work helped the development and utilization of sectors like cryptography, chemistry, and physics.

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United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2004 · aged 73