George David Birkhoff's contributions as a theoretical mathematician, a teacher, and a member of the international scientific community rank him as one of the foremost mathematicians of the 20th century. He made extensive contributions to the area of...

1884-1944 American Mathematician Founder of the modern theory of dynamical systems, which investigates the interrelation of separate motions in individual bodies and their impact on one another, George David Birkhoff is considered one of the most...

George David Birkhoff (21 March 1884, Overisel, Michigan - 12 November 1944, Cambridge, Massachusetts) was an American mathematician, best known for what is now called the ergodic theorem. Birkhoff was one of the most important leaders in American...