Project GutenbergMar 23, 2024

German mathematician Emmy Noether was born #OTD in 1882.

One of her most significant contributions is Noether's Theorem, which establishes a fundamental connection between symmetries & conservation laws in physics. This theorem has had profound implications in fields such as quantum mechanics, particle physics & field theory. Despite facing discrimination as a woman in academia during her time, Noether persevered & made enduring contributions to mathematics and physics.

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Show threadzvavybir    Mar 23, 2024
@gutenberg_org "One of her most significant contributions"?? Noether's Theorem is the *most* significant contribution in *all* of physics, and she certainly isn't better than all physicists – given that she's a physicist – so it's also her most significant contributions.
Show threadshiz
@zvavybir @gutenberg_org …her most significant contribution *in physics*. She’s made substantial contributions to modern mathematics, some of which has quite likely percolated into the research in physics
Mar 23, 2024 at 1:10pmWeb