The legacy of Alladi Ramakrishnan in the mathematical sciences

This volume begins with a description of Alladi Ramakrishnan's remarkable scientific career and his grand vision that led to the creation of The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (MATSCIENCE), in Madras (now Chennai), India, in 1962. The lists of his research publications, his PhD students, and other relevantfacts relating to his eventful career are included. The inclusion of both research and survey articles by leading mathematicians, statisticians, and physicists who got to know Alladi Ramakrishnan over the years and admired his significant contributions to research and to the scientific profession, have been written and dedicated in this volume to Ramakrishnan's memory. Contributions include surveys and research articles from notable mathematicians, statisticians,and physicists, spanning three broad areas of science Volume will be of greatinterest to attendees of the ICM in Hyderabad August 2010 Historical photos, telegrams,and a biography of Alladi Ramakrishnan are of interest INDICE: Preface.-Part I. The Legacy of Alladi Ramakrishnan.- Contributionsof Alladi Ramakrishnan to the mathematical sciences.- Alladi Ramakrishnan's Theoretical Physics Seminar.- Telegrams received for the MATSCIENCE inauguration.-“The miracle has happened''.- Overseas trips of Alladi Ramakrishnan.- List of publications of Alladi Ramakrishnan.- List of PhD students of Alladi Ramakrishnan.- Part II. Pure Mathematics.- Part III. Probability and Statistics.- Part IV. Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics.

• ISBN: 978-1-4419-6262-1
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 564
• Fecha Publicación: 29/08/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés