James J. Stoker
James J. Stoker | |
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| Born | James Johnston Stoker March 2, 1905 Jean Van Heijenoort Eli Turkel |
James Johnston Stoker (March 2, 1905 – October 19, 1992) was an American
water waves
. He is also the author of the now classic book Water Waves: The Mathematical Theory with Applications.
Career
Hailing from
Kurt O. Friedrichs, joined Courant in the Department of Mathematics at the New York University.[1] With Stoker's engineering background and Friedrichs' mastery in mathematics, the two were effectively collaborated on many applied problems such as plate theory.[3]
On Courant's retirement in 1958 Stoker succeeded him as director and served until 1966. It was during Stoker's period as director, the Institute acquired greater autonomy within the University framework. It became the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences in 1965. Friedrichs succeeded Stoker as director in 1966.
Honors and awards
- The American Mathematical Society selected Stoker as the Josiah Willards Gibbs lecturer for 1961.[4][5]
- In 1970, Stoker received the Timoshenko Medal in recognition of distinguished contributions to the field of applied mechanics.[6]
Books
- Differential Geometry, Wiley-Interscience (1989). ISBN 0-471-50403-3
- Water Waves: The Mathematical Theory with Applications, Wiley-Interscience (1957). 1992 pbk reprint
Stoker's book on "Water Waves" is a significant work which summarises the state of knowledge in water wave theory in 1957. The focus is on linear wave theory.
- Nonlinear Vibrations in Mechanical and Electrical Systems, Wiley-Interscience (1950).[7]
References
- ^ a b "Courant Institute: History". New York University. Retrieved 2009-10-31.
- ^ National Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 2009-10-31.
- ^ a b "The Life of Kurt Otto Friedrichs". friedrichs.us. Retrieved 2009-10-31.
- ^ Josiah Willard Gibbs Lectures
- MR 1566192.
- ASME. Retrieved 2009-10-31.
- ISSN 0002-9904.
External links
- James J. Stoker at the Mathematics Genealogy Project
- James J. Stoker's obituary at the New York Times
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