Person: Stefan (2), Peter
Peter Stefan was a Slovak mathematician who was known for his works on dynamical systems and mathematical entropy.
Mathematical Profile (Excerpt):
- Peter obtained a post on there and lectured for 3 years.
- During Peter's visit to Warwick the Soviets invaded Czechoslovakia on the night of August 20-21, 1968, installing a Soviet controlled security service.
- Peter feared that he would be in danger if he returned, and since the reform programme had stopped, he preferred the freedom in Britain.
- Stefan remained at the University of Warwick where he studied for a Ph.D. which was awarded in 1973.
- However Stefan did not remain at Warwick while working for his doctorate.
- Stefan had a love of freedom and he translated this into a love of climbing after his return from Paris.
Born 27 March 1941, Bratislava, Czechoslovakia (now Slovakia). Died 18 June 1978, Tryfan, Snowdonia, Wales.
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