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Henri Cohen

b. 1947

French mathematician

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About Henri Cohen

Born 1947. Henri Cohen is a French mathematician.

Henri Cohen (born 8 June 1947) is a number theorist, and an emeritus professor at the University of Bordeaux. He is best known for leading the team that created the PARI/GP computer algebra system. He also introduced the Rankin–Cohen bracket, co-proposed the Cohen-Lenstra heuristics and has written several textbooks in computational and algebraic number theory.

Selected publications 2nd correct. print 1995; 1st printing 1993

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
École Normale Supérieure
Employers
University of Bordeaux
Awards
Friedrich L. Bauer Prize

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Henri Cohen's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Henri Cohen?

French mathematician

When was Henri Cohen born?

Henri Cohen was born on 8 June 1947.

What is Henri Cohen's occupation?

Henri Cohen is a mathematician.

What nationality is Henri Cohen?

Henri Cohen is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henri Cohen

· Wikidata: Q983314

· DBpedia: Henri Cohen (mathematician)

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