A Pure Soul Ennio De Giorgi, A Mathematical Genius
This biography illuminates the life of Ennio De Giorgi, a mathematical genius in parallel with John Nash, the Nobel Prize Winner and protagonist of A Beautiful Mind. Beginning with his childhood and early years of research and teaching, into his continued
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A Pure Soul Ennio De Giorgi, A Mathematical Genius
A Pure Soul
Andrea Parlangeli
A Pure Soul Ennio De Giorgi, A Mathematical Genius
Andrea Parlangeli Milan, Italy Translated by Marco Capriz Plön, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Translation from the Italian language edition: Uno Spirito Puro: Ennio De Giorgi, Genio della Matematica, © Edizioni Milella di Lecce Spazio Vivo s.r.l. 2015. Published by Milella, Lecce. All Rights Reserved. ISBN 978-3-030-05302-4 ISBN 978-3-030-05303-1 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-05303-1 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018965597 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Nothing is wilder than a pure soul … I think you are an exception. (Renato Caccioppoli, speaking to young Ennio) We are mathematicians by wish of the Nation. Ennio is a mathematician by the grace of God. (Guido Stampacchia)
Acknowledgements
This book is a collective effort that in many ways extends beyond the capabilities of the author. Many of De Giorgi’s friends, students, relatives, and acquaintances have contributed to it, with their time, capabilities, memories, and emotions. I am immensely grateful to all of them for their generous efforts. Without their often enthusiastic, sometimes cautious, yet always passionate support, I would not have managed to go further than what had already been published in the books mentioned in the bibliography. I wish to remember and thank, as far as possible, all those who made their contributions, without any pretense of being thorough, indeed asking forgiveness in advance for the inadequate words I will use. First, I have to thank the entire De Giorgi family for the affection and the suppo
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