Emmy Noether
Amalie Emmy Noether (March 23, 1882 - April 14, 1935) was a German mathematician recognized as one of the most influential figures in the development of abstract algebra and theoretical physics. Her most significant contribution is Noether's theorem, which establishes a profound connection between symmetries and conservation laws in physics. This theorem is foundational to the modern understanding of quantum mechanics and relativity theory. Despite facing discrimination as a woman in academia, her legacy endures as one of the brightest mathematical minds of the 20th century.
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- My methods are really methods of working and thinking; this is why they have crept in everywhere anonymously.