James Glimm
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James Gilbert Glimm (born March 24, 1934) is an American mathematician, former president of the American Mathematical Society, and distinguished professor at Stony Brook University. He has made many contributions in the areas of pure and applied mathematics.
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James G. Glimm | |
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Born | James Gilbert Glimm (1934-03-24) March 24, 1934 (age 90) Peoria, Illinois, U.S. |
Citizenship | United States |
Alma mater | Columbia University |
Known for | Constructive quantum field theory |
Awards | Heineman Prize (1980) Leroy P. Steele Prize (1993) National Medal of Science (2002) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Mathematics |
Institutions | Institute of Advanced Study MIT The Rockefeller University New York University Stony Brook University |
Doctoral advisor | Richard Kadison |
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