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George Glauberman

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George Glauberman · Science & Medicine

What

Finite group theory; the ZJ theorem

When

1941, New York City, USA

Where

United States (University of Chicago)

Biography

George Glauberman is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Finite group theory; the ZJ theorem

How & why

George Isaac Glauberman is an American mathematician at the University of Chicago known for his fundamental contributions to finite group theory, including the ZJ theorem and the Z*-theorem, which were central tools in the classification of finite simple groups. His results reshaped how group structure is analysed. He is documented as Jewish in listings of Jewish figures in mathematics.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Mathematics

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Finite group theory; the ZJ theorem

1941

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Mathematics