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Walter Savitch

American computer scientist (1943-2021) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 77

Walter John Savitch was best known for defining the complexity class NL, and for Savitch's theorem, which defines a relationship between the NSPACE and DSPACE complexity classes.

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His work in establishing complexity classes has helped to create the background against which non-deterministic and probabilistic reasoning can be performed.

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1943 to 2021 · aged 77