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 London University of Cambridge |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge |
| Academic advisor | William Hopkins |
| Notable students | John Strutt (Rayleigh)  J. J. Thomson |
| Known for | Routh-Hurwitz theorem Routh stability criterion |
Edward John Routh (1831–1907), was 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 in 1854 was himself was a Senior Wrangler, beating James Clerk Maxwell.
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.
Born of an army family in Canada, Edward came to England at the age of three. He attended University College School and then entered University College, London, in 1847 having won a scholarship. There he studied under Augustus De Morgan, whose influence led to him deciding on a career in mathematics.
Routh obtained his BA (1849) and MA (1853) in London. Then in 1854, he obtained a BA (Cantab.) (Senior Wrangler) and Smith's prize, followed by an MA in 1857. He was elected to Fellow of the Royal Society on June 6, 1872 and was awarded the Adams Prize in [1877]].
[edit] References
- J. Venn and J.A. Venn, Alumni Cantabrigienses, Cambridge University Press, (Online version at ancestry.com)
[edit] External link
- O'Connor, John J., and Edmund F. Robertson. "Edward Routh". MacTutor History of Mathematics archive.
