Vladimir Arnold

Vladimir Igorevich Arnold (????????? ????????? ????????, born June 12, 1937 in Odessa, USSR) is one of the world's most prolific mathematicians. While he is best known for the Kolmogorov-Arnold-Moser theorem regarding the stability of integrable Hamiltonian systems, he has made important contributions in a number of areas including dynamical systems theory, catastrophe theory, topology, algebraic geometry, classical mechanics and singularity theory in a career spanning over 45 years. Arnold can be said to have initiated the theory of symplectic topology as a distinct discipline, and the Arnold Conjecture on the number of fixed points of Hamiltonian symplectomorphisms and Lagrangian intersections were a major motivation in the development of Floer Homology.

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June 12 - 1937 - Odessa - USSR - Mathematician - Kolmogorov-Arnold-Moser theorem - Stability - Integrable - Hamiltonian - Dynamical systems - Catastrophe theory - Topology - Algebraic geometry - Classical mechanics - Singularity theory - Symplectic topology - Arnold Conjecture - Floer Homology

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Arnold is well known for his lucid writing style, combining mathematical rigour with physical intuition, and an easy conversational style of teaching. His writings present a fresh, often geometric approach to traditional mathematical topics like ordinary differential equations, and his many textbooks have proved influential in the development of new areas of mathematics.

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Geometric - Ordinary differential equation

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Vladimir Arnold has been the recipient of many awards, such as the Lenin Prize (1965, with Andrei Kolmogorov), the Crafoord Prize (1982, with Louis Nirenberg), the Harvey prize (1994), and the prestigious Wolf Prize (2001).

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Lenin Prize - 1965 - Andrei Kolmogorov - Crafoord Prize - 1982 - Louis Nirenberg - 1994 - Wolf Prize - 2001

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Arnold presently works at the Steklov Mathematical Institute in Moscow and at the University of Paris IX.

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Steklov Mathematical Institute - Moscow - University of Paris

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