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Carl Størmer

1874-09-03 – 1957-08-13

Tittel / Title: Portrett av Carl Størmer (1874-1957) Beskrivelse / Description: Kabinettkort / Cabinet card. Størmer var matematiker og nordlysforsker. Dato / Date: ukjent / unknown Fotograf / Photographer: L. Forbech (Christiania) Sted / Place: Oslo Eier / Owner Institution: Nasjonalbiblioteket / National Library of Norway Lenke / Link: www.nb.no Bildesignatur / Image Number: blds_02956Credit: Nasjonalbiblioteket

Life & Legacy

Fredrik Carl Mülertz Størmer (Norwegian pronunciation: [fʁɛdʁɪk kaːl ˈmʏlɐːt͡s ̍ˈʃtøːmɐː]) (3 September 1874 – 13 August 1957) was a Norwegian mathematician and astrophysicist. In mathematics, he is known for his work in number theory, including the calculation of π and Størmer's theorem on consecutive smooth numbers. In physics, he is known for studying the movement of charged particles in the magnetosphere and the formation of aurorae, and for his book on these subjects, From the Depths of Space to the Heart of the Atom. He worked for many years as a professor of mathematics at the University of Oslo in Norway. A crater on the far side of the Moon is named after him.

Occupation & Career

mathematician, physicist, astronomer, university teacher, botanist, inventor, scientist, editor

Education

University of Paris; University of Oslo; University of Göttingen

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class; Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎; Janssen Medal; Foreign Member of the Royal Society; doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎; Størmer number; Størmer's theorem

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris · Foreign Member of the Royal Society · Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class · Janssen Medal · Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎ · Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎

Employer

University of Oslo

Organizations & Memberships

French Academy of Sciences · Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters · Royal Society of London · Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences · Russian Academy of Sciences