Marius Sophus Lie was a Norwegian mathematician. He largely created the theory of continuous symmetry and applied it to the study of geometry and differential equations. He also made substantial contr
Lie in 1896
1888 copy of "Theorie der Transformationsgruppen," volume I
Title page to "Theorie der Transformationsgruppen"
Élie Joseph Cartan was an influential French mathematician who did fundamental work in the theory of Lie groups, differential systems, and differential geometry. He also made significant contributions
Sophus Lie
…establishment of an award for outstanding work in pure mathematics. Lie advised many doctoral students who went on to become successful mathematicians. Élie Cartan became widely regarded as one of the greatest mathematicians of the 20th century. Kazimierz Żorawski's work was proved to be of importance to a variety…