Edward Routh
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 Edward John Routh |
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| Born | 20 Jan 1831 Quebec, Canada |
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| Died | 7 June 1907 Cambridge, England |
| Residence |  UK |
| Nationality | British |
| Field | Mathematician |
| Institution | University of Cambridge |
| Alma Mater | University of Cambridge |
| Academic Advisor | William Hopkins |
| Notable Students | J. J. Thomson  |
| Known for | Routh-Hurwitz theorem Routh stability criterion |
Edward John Routh (1831–1907), a British mathematician, noted as the outstanding coach of students preparing for the Mathematical Tripos examination of the University of Cambridge in its heyday in the middle of the nineteenth century. Over a period of 22 years from 1862, he coached the Senior Wrangler for every year and Routh himself was a Senior Wrangler.
In addition to his intensive work in teaching, which had a persistent effect on the presentation of mathematical physics, he also contributed original research such as the Routh-Hurwitz theorem.
Central tenets of modern control systems theory relies upon the Routh stability criterion, an application of Sturm's Theorem to evaluate Cauchy indices through the use of the Euclidean algorithm. He was awarded the 1877 Adams Prize.
[edit] External link
- O'Connor, John J., and Edmund F. Robertson. "Edward Routh". MacTutor History of Mathematics archive.
