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(Q944275)

English

James Lighthill

British applied mathematician (1924-1998)

  • Michael J. Lighthill
  • Michael James Lighthill
  • Sir Michael James Lighthill
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Statements

birth name
Michael Lighthill (English)
1 reference
stated in
MacTutor History of Mathematics archive
given name
James
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family name
Lighthill
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award received
Copley Medal
point in time
1998
award rationale
In recognition of his profound contributions to many fields within fluid mechanics including important aspects of the interaction of sound and fluid flow and numerous other contributions which have had practical applications in aircraft engine design. He (English)
1 reference
reference URL
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dsunM9ukGLgaW3HdG9cvJ_QKd7pWjGI0qi_fCb1ROD4/pubhtml?gid=1336391689&single=true
title
Award winners : Copley Medal (English)
publisher
Royal Society
language of work or name
English
retrieved
30 December 2018
Harvey Prize
point in time
1981
award rationale
Pioneering research in fluid mechanics and his leadership in the application of mathematics to the engineering and biological sciences. (English)
1 reference
reference URL
https://harveypz.net.technion.ac.il/harvey-prize-laureates/

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FAST ID
39048
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Academic Tree ID
676598
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CTHS person ID
117446
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FactGrid item ID
Q751816
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