Yves Meyer
French mathematician
1939 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
French mathematician
Born
July 19, 1939
Age
~87 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
mathematician
FranceBorn in Paris
1939
Born in Paris (1939-07-19)
1968
AwardCours Peccot
1970
AwardSalem Prize
1984
AwardPrix de l'Etat
2010
AwardCarl Friedrich Gauss Prize
2013
AwardFellow of the American Mathematical Society
Present
Age ~87
About
Yves F. Meyer is a French mathematician. He is among the progenitors of wavelet theory, having proposed the Meyer wavelet. Meyer was awarded the Abel Prize in 2017.
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Who is Yves Meyer?+
Yves F. Meyer is a French mathematician. He is among the progenitors of wavelet theory, having proposed the Meyer wavelet. Meyer was awarded the Abel Prize in 2017.
What does the name Yves mean?+
The name Yves means "A male given name from French". It is of French origin.
When was Yves Meyer born?+
Yves Meyer was born on July 19, 1939.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French
The name Yves is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French". It is traditionally a male name.
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Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
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Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Earth · Yin
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4 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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— a curious mind
Legend.
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