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Person: Nekrasov, Aleksandr Ivanovich

Aleksandr Nekrasov was a Russian mathematician who applied mathematics to hydromechanics and aeromechanics.

Mathematical Profile (Excerpt):

• Nekrasov worked for a Master's degree in both astronomy and mechanics and he qualified for these in 1909 and 1911.
• The two scientists who most influenced Nekrasov most were Zhukovsky and Chaplygin.
• Zhukovsky and Chaplygin set up the Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute in 1918 where Nekrasov worked.
• After Zhukovsky died in 1921 Chaplygin and Nekrasov continued to build on the foundations which he had put in place.
• Nekrasov published important work on the theory of waves, the theory of whirlpools, the theory of jet streams and gas dynamics.
• Several other works by Nekrasov were awarded prizes.

Born 9 December 1883, Moscow, Russia. Died 21 May 1957, Moscow, Russia.

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