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Hans-Joachim Bremermann

1926 – 1996

German-American mathematician

Mathematician Physicist University teacher
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About Hans-Joachim Bremermann

Lived 1926 – 1996 (aged 69). Hans-Joachim Bremermann was a German and American mathematician, physicist and university teacher.

Hans-Joachim Bremermann (1926 – 1996) was a German-American mathematician and biophysicist. He worked on computer science and evolution, introducing ideas of how mating generates new gene combinations. Bremermann's limit, named after him, is the maximum computational speed of a self-contained system in the material universe.

Early life Bremermann was born in 1926, in Bremen, Germany, to Bernard Bremermann and Berta Wicke. In 1995, a festschrift was published with a brief biography and 13 scientific papers of his former students and colleagues in a special issue of BioSystems.

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Important facts

Born
14 September 1926, Bremen
Birth century
20th century
Died
21 February 1996, Berkeley
Occupation
Mathematician, physicist, university teacher
Nationality
Germany, United States
Education
University of Münster, Harvard University, Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley
Employers
University of California, Berkeley, University of Münster, Stanford University, Harvard University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hans-Joachim Bremermann?

German-American mathematician (1926-1996)

When was Hans-Joachim Bremermann born?

Hans-Joachim Bremermann was born on 14 September 1926 in Bremen.

When did Hans-Joachim Bremermann die?

Hans-Joachim Bremermann died on 21 February 1996 in Berkeley.

What was Hans-Joachim Bremermann's occupation?

Hans-Joachim Bremermann was a mathematician, physicist and university teacher.

What nationality was Hans-Joachim Bremermann?

Hans-Joachim Bremermann was German and American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hans-Joachim Bremermann

· Wikidata: Q74041

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