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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Higman Graham Higman] @ Wikipedia | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Higman Graham Higman] @ Wikipedia | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCuVT12f6Y8 Interview] @ YouTube | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCuVT12f6Y8 Interview] @ YouTube | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:47, 20 April 2016
Graham Higman FRS (19 January 1917 – 8 April 2008) was a leading British mathematician.
Description
He is known for his contributions to group theory.
Quotation
(1)
Group theory is, in fact, the theory of symmetry ... symmetry in the abstract is our study.
(2)
In a way you could say I'm a failed topogist, if you like.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCuVT12f6Y8
See also
External links
- Graham Higman @ Wikipedia
- Interview @ YouTube
