James J. Stoker
(1905-1992)
American mathematician
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James Johnston Stoker (March 2, 1905 – October 19, 1992) was an American applied mathematician and engineer. He was director of the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences and is considered one of the founders of the institute, Courant and Friedrichs being the others. Stoker is known for his work in differential geometry and theory of water waves. He is also the author of the now classic book Water Waves: The Mathematical Theory with Applications.
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2 March 1905 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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19 October 1992 (aged 87)
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